I was going to make my obligatory comment about submission and then change the subject. But I happened to be reading something by M. Lloyd-Jones this morning that I think relates to the question about submission. Because of the problems with feminism, authority, etc. submission has become an issue for the culture and the church. Unfortunately, it has also become one of those “tests” by which we assess other Christians. Lloyd-Jones, in talking about these “tests”, remarks that outward tests on questions like this can often lead to assessing our Christianity by outward behavior or statements. While these questions are important, “The motive is more important than the action.” Submission of the heart for children, women and men is finally more important than what you say about it.

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