Spouse Abuse Bible Study

I. ABUSE IS WRONG.
-husbands not to be harsh Colossians 3:19
-husbands to nourish and cherish wives as they would
their own bodies Ephisians 5:25-29
-peace in relationships Romans 12:18
-folly of venting anger Proverbs 14:17
Proverbs 14:29
Proverbs 29:11

II. ALLOWING SOMEONE TO ABUSE YOU IS WRONG.
-safety precautions advised Proverbs 33:3
-body as temple of Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 6:15-20
note: This scripture is often used to preach
against promiscuity, smoking, and abuse of alcohol
and other drugs. It most certainly applies to
domestic violence.
-look to interests of SELF as well as that of others
Philippians 2:3,4
-love neighbor as SELF Matthew 22:39

III. FAILURE TO HELP AN ABUSED PERSON IS WRONG
-social responsibility Proverbs 24:11,12
Proverbs 10:10
Proverbs 31:8

IV. THE ISSUE OF SUBMISSION This is another complicated
issue for the abused Christian women. The "obey" part of the
marriage vow is often misunderstood to mean that the women
shoud be supressed, when the intent is actually cooperation.
This section will examine the issue of submission and the
Bilbical view of mariage.
-marital roles Genesis 2:18
Ephesians 5:22-33
Colossians 3:18
1 Peter 3:1-6
Titus 2:3-5
-both men and women created in God's image Genesis 1:27
-ideal wife is valuable, strong, organized, dignigied,
secure, confident, hardworking, wise, worthy of parise,
a money earner, a decision maker, a teacher, a leader,
of service to her househod, of service to her con-
munity, not neglectful of own needs, trusting in God
Proverbs 31:10-31
-husband leradership role implies servanthood
Matthew 20:25-28
note: Throughout the Bible, when leaders are
appointed, it is in order to meet the needs of the
state, community, or organization. The focus is on
being a servant to fulfill those needs, not power and
status.
-when God's will and husbands will conflict, obey God
Acts 4 and 5 (specifically 5:29)
note: When a husband is abusing a wife, he is
making demands contrary to the will of God. The
wife should therefore, not submit.