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In turn, I wonder how effectively Eastern men (since we are making this a geo-gender issue) live out the second part of 1 Peter 3 marriage counseling. Is demanding subservience from a wife “living with her in an understanding way”? (1 Pet 3:7). Is assigning her second class status “showing her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life”?

As a husband, I can testify to the blessing that I receive when my wife follows Peter’s good advice (for I certainly am guilty of not always obeying the Word”). And she can testify to the blessing she receives in like kind when I listen to the apostle. But none of that has to do with any authority structure within our marriage. We are both under God’s authority to be sure, but we are neither under the other’s authority. There is only room for one authority in our marriage and neither of us is qualified for the job.