Bible Discussion Thread

Lucy, There is noway I can believe our Heavenly Father wants or expects us to remain in an abusive situation. He told us to love our neighbors as ourselves...not more than. He told us women to be subject to our husbands AND told the husbands to take care of the wives. When one refuses, "separation " may be the only recource. In your situation, separation might lead to your endangerment and, should it do so, you will need to contact the local authorities to tend to the situation. I don 't know what country you live in so use your own judgment about this. Just know your Heavenly Father loves you and does not want you to be in an abusive situation. It is true some interpret the Scriptures as being a woman should practice her FAITH in an abusive home and of course this can be done. However, sometimes our GETTING OUT OF THE ABUSIVE SITUATION can be the very act that brings the husband to his senses because that husband can see then that you know the value of your own being....which God has shown you by giving His Son to die for you. Never discount your own self worth!