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The unfaithful wife in Ezekiel 16 — applications and misapplications

Barbara Roberts1 Comment

Scripture often describes God as a husband to his chosen people: God is the husband of Israel, the bridegroom of the bride. God perfectly fulfills the obligations of a husband, but the nation of Israel frequently disrespected the good things God had given her. When a wife trashes and desecrates the good things — physical,… Continue reading The unfaithful wife in Ezekiel 16 — applications and misapplications

Augustine believed that Christ says to women, “In so far as your husband behaves badly, don’t regard him as your head, but me.”

Barbara Roberts1 Comment

In so far as your husband behaves badly, don't regard him as your head, but Christ. Don't imitate your husband's wrongful behaviour, don't behave badly yourself, but let him imitate you in behaving well. If only he would!