Christian Sex and Submission

Question: Christian Sex and Submission. For a long time I have been curious about submitting sexually to my wife. I know the Bible says the wife should submit to the husband. I've looked all over the net for answers. Some say it's acceptable, and some say it's not. What do you say?

Answer: Thank you for sharing your question. Rather than telling you what "we say", we would much rather tell you what the Bible says. The Bible should be the only authority in our lives.

You are correct when you say the Bible says that wives are to submit to their husbands. This can be found in Ephesians 5:22. But Ephesians 5:21 says, "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ". So, submission should be mutual out of respect for Christ who lives inside of us.

Also, in regards to sex within marriage, you'll find these words in 1 Corinthians 7:3-4:

"The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.

The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife."

So, Yes you should submit to your wife in the area of sex.


Blessings to You,
Mike and Wanda

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