Why Submit?

“Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you .” James 4:7

Is biblical submission an act of obedience - or an attitude?

Interestingly, those two aspects of submission are practiced separately, but true submission requires both.

Attitude is the key to genuine submission. Jesus is your example (Philippians 2:5-8). To the degree that you experience the mind of Christ, you will be able to submit yourself to the other members of the body of Christ.

Why Submit? -
Because it is God’s command to all believers. Ephesians 5:21
When a group of believers learns to submit one to another, they begin truly to meet each other’s needs.

Because submission unifies the body of believers and it is then that they have a clear testimony to the world.

Because it brings Christ joy!
How well do you take constructive criticism? Most of us need to improve. Before you make this a matter of prayer, it is helpful to understand what the Bible teaches about submission:Husbands: Ephesians 5:25, 28
Wives: Titus 2:3-5
Parents: Ephesians 6:4
Children: Colossians 3:20
Young men: 1 Peter 5:5-6
Elders: 1 Peter 5:2-3
Everyone: 1 Timothy 5:17-20 and 1 Peter 2:13-17

Understanding these and other passages dealing with submission will help you know what God wants in your life.

Remember - Obedience to God always brings His blessing.