Episode 212: What Does Biblical Submission Really Mean?

Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

Today Dot and Cara continue their conversation on 1 Peter, diving into the tricky topics in chapter 3. What does it really mean to have a gentle and quiet spirit? How do we live set apart in a culture that values outward appearance? What does biblical submission look like in marriage? As they unpack these challenging verses, Dot reminds us that our ultimate goal is to glorify God and draw others to Him through the way we live. Grab your Bible and a cup of coffee, and lean into the conversation with us.

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Episode recap:

• Start by writing down 1 Peter 3:13-17 (0:13)
• If you’re going to suffer, suffer for righteousness (4:52)
• The way we present ourselves should attract the lost and the unbeliever (10:05)
• Peter says submission to God will lead to suffering for righteousness’ sake (14:18)
• It’s better when hardships come because you are honoring God (19:13)
• The heart of marriage is that you’re better together for His Kingdom (22:58)
• Peter instructs us to not be unnecessarily offensive to the culture you live in (25:22)
• Remember what your goal is; you are to glorify God in your actions (30:51)
• When you read difficult passages, you must put them in context (33:09)
• When you know the heart of God, Scripture is easier to understand (34:40)

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Scripture Verse:

1 Peter 3:13-17 (NASB1995) “Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame. For it is better, if God should will it so, that you suffer for doing what is right rather than for doing what is wrong.”