What if I say that it is not unjust but according to law…
“What if I say that it is not unjust but according to law that when a woman gets into debt her husband should bear it? And with the church of God sinning, it was but right that her Husband, who had espoused her unto Himself, should become the debtor on her behalf. The Lord Jesus stood in the relationship of a married Husband unto His church, and it was not, therefore, a strange thing that He should bear her burdens.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He likens a husband's duty to bear his wife's debts to Christ bearing the church's burdens, framing it as lawful and righteous.
In simple terms: A husband should support his wife's debts as Christ supports the church.
Key Takeaway
Support partners in hardship.
Themes
marriage
responsibility
spirituality
Mood
solemn
thoughtful
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- marital counseling
- financial planning
- church teaching
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
biblical law
sacrificial love
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it fair to assign debt based on gender?
- How do contemporary views on marriage differ?
A Different Perspective
Modern law may view this as unequal responsibility.