Ramsey Creek Baptist Church

Christians live differently than the world in relation to their governing authorities, in the workplace, and with their spouses. I think the biggest similarity between these things might be the condition for submission - there isn’t any. Followers of Christ don’t respond to anything the way they once did. The only way believers can really submit to authority is when they are first trusting God. Married ladies – if you desire your attitude to be precious in the sight of God and beautiful in the sight of your husband, Peter says a gentle and quiet spirit are what brings it about. Husbands are to “live with [their wives] in an understanding way, showing honor” to them. Paul says that husbands should love their wives as their own bodies – caring for her, nourishing her, and cherishing her (Ephesians 5:25 & 28). In Christ, husbands and wives are equally heirs of the promise.