The Power of Submission

Scripture Read: 1 Peter [3:1] In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives, [2] as they observe your chaste and respectful behavior. [3] And let not your adornment be merely external-- braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; [4] but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. [5] For in this way in former times the holy women also, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, being submissive to their own husbands. [6] Thus Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, and you have become her children if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear.

Application: How does being submissive win anyone? Giving up your rights, giving into the desires of someone else must be such a strong witness that the heart is turned? I can see this but it does not always work. What if the man does not turn? Is this principle void? Or is this just a statement of the best chance these kind of men have? The one in submission wins no matter the outcome because scripture is clear God exalts the humble. So this person grows in Christ and excels whether the other turns or not. Lord help me to think this one through. There are times that I am under an authority and I need to know when to silently submit and wait on you. Give me wisdom Lord!