Does the Bible Say Women Are to Submit to Their Husbands?

What Does It Mean that Women Are to Submit to Their Husbands? (Ephesians 5) Benjamin L. Merkle In Paul’s household code, he first addresses those who are under authority (wives, children, and slaves) before addressing those in positions of authority (husbands, parents, and masters). Wives are commanded to submit to their husbands. Paul says that a wife is to submit willingly to her husband but nowhere does he say that husbands are to demand submission from their wives, because they should not need to do so. [read more]( [Podcast: What We Often Get Wrong about Our Emotions with J. Alasdair Groves]( In this episode, J. Alasdair Groves, coauthor (with Winston T. Smith) of Untangling Emotions, discusses the power and potential of emotions, explaining how our emotions relate to our reasoning and behaviors. [4 Guiding Principles for Cultivating Friendship]( Drew Hunter When friendships fail, we can usually trace it back to imbalanced priorities. We rightly value things such as work, family, and rest. But if we let any or all of those fill our lives, we won’t have any room left for friends. [Help! I’m Feeling Spiritually Listless]( Tim Savage What do we do when we feel spiritually listless? First of all, don’t be surprised. It happens to every Christian. There are times when we all feel unenergetic in our walk with Christ or when we sense a disconnect with the Lord. [J. I. Packer’s Thoughts on Holiness]( Sam Storms There is no holiness or Christian life that does not have repentance at its core. Repentance is not merely one element in conversion, but a habitual attitude and action to which all Christians are called. Related Resources [Explore 1900+ Articles]( a Free Ebook]( a Free Devotional]( New Books & Bibles]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](