Liberated Through Submission [Paperback]

 

 

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I agree with the reader from Nashville on almost all points, except to say that there aren't many *godly* women. I know many *godly* women, but not *submissive* women (in the Biblical sense of submissive). Likewise, it's fair for me to say that the reason these women aren't submissive is because of the lack of leadership of their husbands--they refuse to lead, so their wives must, and then their husbands get resentful (yes, I believe the feminist movement has done much to errode traditional male/female marital roles, and I blame lack of leadership in husbands, and lack of submission in wives--as well as the lack of any spiritual life--as the reason for the high divorce rate in many cases). It's a vicious circle that God never intended. Bunny Wilson addresses not just the woman's role in Biblical submission, but also the man's roles in a marriage, and the kind of submission a single person should be executing--IT CERTAINLY ISN'T A BOOK JUST FOR MARRIED WOMEN--it's great for Christians in all walks of life! If you are a Christian struggling daily to actively practice your faith, this is a great book. If you are not a Christian or you are a minimal Christian, your interpretation of this book will probably be one of a "how to" to become a doormat. This is certainly not the case--it takes some Biblical understanding about submission to understand it doesn't mean that you allow yourself to be walked all over, and I think Mrs. Wilson has illustrated this quite well. When we women hear the word "submission", we usually take it to mean "bossed around", and that's not what the author is talking about. What the author is saying that as a Christian wife, your husband should be leading just as Christ leads, and if this is happening, it becomes easy (and even joyful!) to submit, and the wife will never feel like a "doormat" or like she's being bossed around, or that she's losing her identity. God intended us to have these roles from the beginning as described in the book of Genesis, so it only makes sense that by submitting to God (because He knows what's best for us, being our Creator and all) and obeying His plan for us, this makes for a most harmonious marriage. But as a previous reader mentioned, BOTH spouses must be willing to participate, otherwise it won't work. I would like to recommend St. John Chrysostom's "On Marriage and Family Life", ISBN 0-913836-86-9 in addition to Mrs. Wilson's book as it is an awesome read, and discusses more of the same subject matter, and includes some very practical advice on what to look for in a person if you are marriage-minded.

I have read this book a few times through, and continue to pick it up from time to time. I have been with Jesus for a little over 4 years and in my early 20's, but have found this book extreamly useful.

I don't believe at all that she is teaching men or women to merely be door mats, and if you think that, read it again becasue she even addresses that. It's about seeing things through the eyes of Jesus who lead a PERFECTLY SUBMISSIVE LIFE----even unto death!!!!!!!! Put that in your pipe and smoke it! Think about it, if He had not totally submitted, you would not have salvation!!!

I think that she has a really good understanding on this subject, and that she explains it in a very basic way. I'm not surprised at all at the mass rejection of this book in some of the reviews that I've read. It's controversal, not because it's off, but because it's opposite what the world tells you---it's biblical, and like Jesus said, if they hate Me, they will hate you.

Give the book a try, if you don't like it, it's your life, but if you want a life full of power and reliance upon God, look it over. We are not here to do our own will, we can do that as unbelievers. We are here to do the will of the Father and to lay our lives down for one another.

God bless.

When I heard Mrs. Wilson speaking on a radio program, I was intrigued by the idea that submission could be liberating. This book clarified what being a submissive wife truly is. It's not being a doormat to your husband but ultimately, being completely submitted to Christ. She identifies the difficulties in achieving this and clearly delineate's the husband's role and God's expectations of him. While the concept of female submission has certainly been manipulated by the patriarchy, the reality of God's plan is anything but demeaning and oppressive. This book has done more than help me understand how to deal with my husband, but has also shed light on the most important relationship in my life - the one I have with Jesus Christ.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Superior vs Inferior?
Women and men who believe in this so called "Jesus prescribed submission" are missing the point. Jesus' intent as well as God's is to help us see that men and women can live... Read more

Published on May 26 2004 by fificlark

1.0 out of 5 stars Why submit?
Now, I havn't actually read this book, but I think I can judge it just by the topic. How is submission freedom? Read more

Published on May 22 2004 by C. M. Dunlea

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read for the Modern Woman
Submission is a topic that proves very difficult to find good information on. Many individuals rationalize submission into being something less than it really is, while others... Read more

Published on Aug 13 2002 by sauvili

5.0 out of 5 stars Lesson for A Newlywed
I am at the point in my life where I am trying to lead the life that the Lord had outlined in his word for me to lead, whether that is as a woman, wife, or any other title that I... Read more

Published on Feb 16 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars Definately not liberating
I began reading this book with a very open mind really hoping God's will would be clarified for me on this subject. Read more

Published on Feb 6 2002 by Kimberly Koopman

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book based on God's word
My wife read this book and it really helped her with the understanding of the principles of submission found in the Bible. Read more

Published on Jan 14 2002 by Marcus Beck

1.0 out of 5 stars Docile Women
The author's take on submission within a marriage is akin to the idea that a woman should always walk two steps behind a man in public. Read more

Published on Oct 30 2001 by Hillari Hunter

1.0 out of 5 stars I Don't Think So
I tried to read this book with an open mind, but what the author is proposing that grown women act like docile children within their marriages, instead of equal partners. Read more

Published on Oct 9 2001 by Hillari Hunter

1.0 out of 5 stars Man Seeks Unpaid Servant to Make Me Feel Important
As Dostoevsky wrote, a gilded cage is still a cage.

How many people would check themselves in to even the most comfortable and well-appointed prison? Read more

Published on Sep 24 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars A gotta have book....
This book has not only helped me to reflect on myself and my feelings of submission - but it has also helped me to understand my husband's reluctance to lead our family... Read more

Published on Aug 19 2001

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