Love does not insist on its own way. We love one another when we are willing to defer and submit to one another.

1. Everyone submits to God. Everyone is expected to submit to God, to obey Him and follow Him. (Hebrews 12:9, James 4:7, Matthew 11:28-30.)

2. Everyone submits to civil authorities. The Bible is clear that we are to respect and obey civil authorities, whether it’s government, education or law enforcement. (Romans 13:1-5, 1 Peter 2:13-17)

3. Christians submit to spiritual leaders. Church members are instructed to obey and submit to their spiritual leaders. (1 Corinthians 16:16, Hebrews 13:17)

4. Wives submit to husbands. A Christian wife is instructed to respect her husband’s leadership. (Ephesians 5:22-33, Colossians 3:18-19, 1 Peter 3:1-7)

5. Children submit to parents. Children must be taught to acknowledge and respect their parents’ authority. (Ephesians 6:1-4, Colossians 3:20-21)

6. Employees submit to employers. I think we all get this; if you don’t, you won’t have a job long! (Ephesians 6:5-9, Colossians 3:22-4:1, 1 Peter 2:18)

7. Younger submit to older. The young are to respect their elders. (1 Peter 5:5)

8. Christians submit to one another. All Christians are to enjoy relationships of mutual submission with each other. (Ephesians 5:21)

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