Rebuttal: women's submission is not permanent — it is limited to this life, and Christians should not view this life as their permanent state. Most Christians permanently submit to elders anyway.

Mike argues submission is not permanent: it lasts only as long as marriage or this life, followed by an eternity of co-ruling with Christ. He references Jesus's teaching about not storing up earthly treasures. He also notes that most Christians permanently (for their whole lives) submit to church elders who may not even be particularly good leaders, without this affecting their view of their own humanity.