Jesus' Vision for Sex and Desire
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Reframing the Role of Husbands in Marriage
The historical context of the biblical instruction for wives to submit to their husbands reveals that it was not a call for women to be submissive, but rather a directive for men to fulfill their responsibilities in a monogamous relationship. In the Greco-Roman society, men were usually allowed sexual freedom while married women were expected to be faithful. However, the Christian perspective on marriage required husbands to mirror the expected restraint and fidelity of honorable women, emphasizing the mutual respect and commitment in the marital relationship.
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