AMA ("What are some ways I see Ephesians 5:22 being misapplied?") - Tim Eyschen - 7 September 2025

Ephesians 5:22 is one of the most quoted and most misused verses in the Bible. In this message, Pastor Tim unpacks what Paul really meant when he wrote, “Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, as to the Lord.”Far from giving men a license to dominate, this passage teaches a beautiful picture of love, respect, and partnership in marriage. Yet too often, husbands twist it in ways Paul never intended.In this sermon, we’ll look at three common abuses of Ephesians 5:22 in decision-making:1. Excluding the wife from important decisions.2. Demanding the final say without valuing her perspective.3. Refusing to lead at all and leaving everything up to her.Discover God’s design for marriage — a relationship where Christlike love and humble, mutual submission work together for His glory and our good.📖 Key Text: Ephesians 5:22📖 Other Texts: 1 Corinthians 7:4; Ephesians 5:21; Ephesians 5:25