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octoberose:
I agree, "voluntarily cooperating" is a good way to put it.  A couple of years ago our congregation  brought in a minister who taught  "open theism" . Look it up if you don't know what it is- it's awful even for a typical church. I finally told my husband they were so out in left field I could barely sit through a sermon  and I was going to have to speak up. When the door was opened for us to leave, he led us out. I was very grateful.
 Rick, when I was married thirty-six years ago we were not unequally yoked at all. And now, I have hope that God could pull him to universal reconciliation. Probably most men with a theology degree would have a heart attack if his wife believed what I believe. But he has been surprisingly, well, tolerant. He seems to understand better than most that the trinity is not doctrine that is scriptural, but the lack of free will is a hard thing for a  'self made' man to give up. He just can't see that one. Free will is such a burden- I pray that one day he's unburdened with that one.
 
 

judy:
Good replies, good advice, good words of God.  Basically I am the leader in this family because my husband is and can be a nasty alchoholic. I surrendered finally. No more fights, no more hatred, no more slandering him when he is really down. Someone said , "it's not between you and him but between you and God"  I leave him to God, pray for him, accept it is still not happening and do my best to be kind. All this for my sanity and peace. It doesn't matter anymore whether I am loved by him or not, actually I prefer NOT. God came to me in Isaiah saying. "I will be your husband" I take God literally and go to him for what I need. He is faithful to me and I love Him. I love my husband in the agape sense. It is 50 yrs and he is blind and I won't shove him off on our children, they have troubles of their own. They are good grown children mostly because my husband used to be self denying and loved them. He is so far gone now, I know he tries to be loving but only for moments, rare moments. He always took good care of us and I make myself remember this fact. God has made me strong and I do a good job, don't even complain anymore, thanks be to God. I'm saying all this because all of you must believe anything is possible with God, me, a used to be foul mouthed, raving idiot who wouldn't submit to what I considered stupidity. I was the stupid one. I believe my husband is sanctified because by God's will I am a believer. judy

indianabob:
Hi Judy,

So sorry to learn of your trials.
Pleased that you were able to share and provide encouragement for others.
Hope that you will continue to place your faith where it counts and know that God who sees all things will surely reward you in the Kingdom.

Love and hugs, brother Indiana Bob

cheekie3:
octoberose -

I see this like this:

Jesus Christ is obedient and submissive to His Father in Righteousness.

The Elected Called out Men of this age must also in the same way be obedient to Our Heavenly Father, but through Jesus Christ - so the Elected Men must willingly obey and be submissive to Jesus Christ in Righteousness.

The Elected Called out Women of this age must also in the same way be obedient to Our Heavenly Father, but through Jesus Christ - so the Elected Women must willingly obey and be submissive to Jesus Christ in Righteousness. And one of the things Jesus asks the Elected Women to do is to not have rule over their husbands - in the same way Jesus Christ does not have rule over His Father.

Obviously Our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are perfect and cannot sin or do wrong at all - whereas His Elected Men and Elected Women are a work in progress, as He continues to refine each of His Elect in His purifying fire with brimstone; and even though they no longer desire to sin at all, the Elect do sin from time to time (as it is part of their getting to understand Good and Evil) - which is why the Elect must always check their intent in their Hearts at all times - and repent for their sins.

I hope this helps a little.

Peace in His Holy Spirit, Light, Life and Love.

George.
 

indianabob:
Very well said George and helpful.

Indiana Bob

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