When people hear “wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands” (Ephesians 5:22), they instantly think control, abuse, patriarchy. But that’s not what Paul is teaching — not even close. Before verse 22, Paul says: “Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.” (Ephesians 5:21) Submission in Scripture is not about domination — it’s about order, unity, mission, and Christlike love. The husband is called to lead — yes — but how? ➡️ Like Christ loved the church. ➡️ Like a Shepherd lay