I had the most interesting conversation today with a good friend.
it was one of those discussions that one topic leads to another and another and well time passes by.
one of the chain of topics that caught my attention and stayed till way after the conversation was our disagreement on the scripture of 1st Corinthians 7:4.
I was of the opinion that despite the fact it is stated in the bible that my body(as a wife) belongs to my husband does not mean i lose myself in the process. The man(husband) might have some preference regarding many things which involves my body does not mean i don't have a say in it.
for example my dear friend mentioned that if a wife does not please her husband in (for this discussion lets use cloths) cloths he shows interest in she puts her marriage in a compromising position, giving the devil armor if you will to attack her home, leading the man to seek other interest outside the home.(hmmmmmm) personally i feel a man who cheats will always cheat no matter how obedient and submissive you are to him as a wife.
I understand with my friend to a certain degree but i stand by what i said earlier, a woman should not loose herself in the journey to please her man. she should not change how she looks (except she is not happy with it) she should have a mind of her own, have goals and desires, she should not be ashamed of who she is and having an opinion is not a sin.
Dear men please woman are humans too, we think and feel like you, we have dreams and aspirations just like you, don't deem your wife's light simply because you feel it is your right. Love her, love her body as well as her mind, dreams, goals and help her flourish.
so here is my question
Corinthians 7: 4
does it refer only to the body(sexually) or every aspect of the person's life.
Let me know
