Hi david
right here
although i think i've overdone breakfast twice in a row now
porridge with maple syrup and ham and eggs on toast, mmmm
my wife is spoiling me
i guess Ray is steering Akin away from getting into possible bondage over misinterpreting the outward meaning of the verses. it seems in Akins neck of the woods they are getting too legalistic and bound up.
i've (just personally) lately looked at the verses as they apply to me (inwardly) in spiritual language so to speak
as in i shouldn't make a big show of knowledge (not that i have that much) or awareness of mysteries etc but rather be clothed in Christ and His sufficiency and conduct myself accordingly.
as Ray so succinctly puts it
which will allow the modesty and self-control of the woman to show through.
i am the "woman" as in the bride (God willing) and should not make a gaudy show of carnal spirituality but in godly sincerity and meekness conduct myself in Him as it were.
you see this so clearly and humblingly in all the apostles
i'm starting to feel a bit insufficient for these things LOL!
God be praised!
f