One of the most misunderstood definitions of submission comes within the context of marriage. Many times, submission has been relegated to be the action of one specific gender. This kind of thinking diminishes the higher calling God has given believers, specifically married believers, to mutual sacrifice. Biblical submission comes from the example of Jesus on the cross- a willing action rather than a forced obligation. Jesus’ action on the cross was motivated by His love and desire to build and bless the church. So, when submission is forced rather than freely given, we miss out on the depth of what it really is- an opportunity to reflect the way of Jesus through a lifetime of ever-increasing sacrifice toward one another
