From time to time in the comments on this blog and TGH I see bits of the lies women are told about marriage. And all too often these lies are called the plan or will of God. The following is a great example of this

“Back when I was first married a specific kind of traditionalist fundamentalism was spreading like wildfire. I belonged to a group of ladies that taught and touted this strict method of Christianity. I distinctly remember articles against “me time” and shaming women who went out with girlfriends or got mani-pedis as selfish and lazy. One quote that was shared was, ‘moms, if you aren’t going to be exhausted then you haven’t served your family well enough.‘

“Within a few years the forums became dotted, then filled with women seeking advice because they were breaking down and more than some had marital issues. Soon, women started falling away. Completely burned out and many were abused by their husbands, and sick of having baby after baby, they ran from their marriages and their faith. Many became atheist or pagan feminist divorcees.” ~ libl

I’ve seen religious people put women in a lot of boxes over the years. They write scriptures on the boxes to try to convince others and/or themselves that the boxes are of God. But most of the boxes have nothing to do with God, and many are contrary to what the Bible actually says. And all too often, women are the most vocal people pushing these boxes.

The sure solution to this is to know the Word of God. This is a clear case of “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free”. If you don’t know the truth of the Bible, you can be trapped by lies. If you know the truth, you will see the lies for what they are.

Yes, God gave husbands a headship role, but He did not say women are third class people who have to take whatever is thrown at them. God didn’t tell women to follow blindly or to sacrifice who He made them as part of caring for their family. Those who say such things are misrepresenting God!

~ Paul – I’m XY, and my wife does NOT belong in a box!

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