‘Many Husbands Have Abused The Word’ - Apostle Folorunsho Alakija explains what submission is and is not.

 

Submission has been a source of heated debates, discussions, and outright arguments among spouses and defenders of the sacred marriage institution.


Apostle Folorunsho Alakija, a Nigerian millionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist, addressed the controversial matter in a recent talk in her house of worship, instructing couples on what submission is and is not.


Mrs. Alakija, who has been married to her husband for almost 40 years, believes that many husbands have misinterpreted Ephesians 5:22 and exploited it to control their wives.


She went on to say that these men have decided to ignore verses 21 and 25, which instruct husbands to "love their wives as Christ loves the Church" and couples to "submit to one another."

She explained further:

“We find that husbands don’t want to concern themselves with verse 21 which says submit to one another but they chose to camp with wife submit to your husbands. But they didn’t go further down to go and read verses 25 and 26 which tell husbands more about what they are supposed to do.

You find that Verse 21 was shorter but many have chosen to ignore it. There have been many arguments for and against, many controversies about this word submission.

Many have twisted it to suit what they desire. Many husbands have used it as a control measure. That’s not what it is meant for. In fact, it is for unity and not for control.”

Writing further on her Facebook wall, the 70-year-old grandma said:

“Submission in marriages has always been a controversial topic, but what does it really mean?

“As a Christian wife, it is your God-given duty to submit to and obey your husband as both of you submit to one another and Christ.

“While there are many references in the Bible about how a woman should behave in marriage, there are also scriptures that guide men on how they ought to treat their wives.

“Often overlooked, however, is that men are equally obliged to love, nourish and cherish their wives.

“Christian husbands should not abuse their authority. Let the word of God in Ephesians 5:21-25 guide you in leading a peaceful marriage.”