David deSilva provides us with some real help here in properly understanding the Bible's instruction in 1 Peter 3. This passage has often been misapplied in cases of domestic abuse, being used to tell victims that they must continue to be subjected to that evil. deSilva's article is worth reading in its entirety (see it… Continue reading 1 Peter 3 Does Not Command Victims to Remain in Abuse — Help from David deSilva
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Should wives submit to harsh husbands just like slaves submitting to harsh masters? (1 Peter 2 & 3)
(13) Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, (14) or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. (15) For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put… Continue reading Should wives submit to harsh husbands just like slaves submitting to harsh masters? (1 Peter 2 & 3)
