Again, the instruction is based upon the reflection in marriage of the glorious relationship between Christ and his Church. Here, however, we find that the husband stands not in the place of the Church, but in the place of Christ as he relates to his wife. Immediately, the sinful pride of man begins to assert itself! This is wonderful! That means that I am the head! I am the boss! I give the orders and she must do what I say!” But wait! The word does not say, “Husbands, rule your wives as Christ rules the Church.” It says, “Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the Church, and gave Himself
...more
