Sergio, your piece is drawing some attention. That’s good. And as I commented on your site, it makes perfect sense scripturally.
I envisioned a somewhat different scenario—which I believe is common in Western contemporary Christian marriages. In this variation, no one has abdicated their role, but spouses still encroach in the other’s “swim lane.”
The consequences in Gen 3:16 play out precisely because it’s two human beings joined “as one.” Yes, there is a wide gamut of marital experiences, but the penchant to “control” is built into sinful DNA.
Both spouses may be earnest in their desire to follow Jesus. This brokenness still follows them in this covenant relationship.
Abdication is the loud failure. What you're describing is the quiet one. Two image-bearers, both walking toward Yeshua, still carrying Genesis 3:16 into every lane change. Teshuqah is not only triggered by an empty seat. It hums in the background of every marriage this side of Eden.
The design is still Genesis 1. Basar echad. A unity where each stays distinct and neither absorbs the other.
The faithful marriage is not the one that avoids abdication. It is the one that keeps walking back toward Eden, not just forward from the Fall.
Sergio, your piece is drawing some attention. That’s good. And as I commented on your site, it makes perfect sense scripturally.
I envisioned a somewhat different scenario—which I believe is common in Western contemporary Christian marriages. In this variation, no one has abdicated their role, but spouses still encroach in the other’s “swim lane.”
The consequences in Gen 3:16 play out precisely because it’s two human beings joined “as one.” Yes, there is a wide gamut of marital experiences, but the penchant to “control” is built into sinful DNA.
Both spouses may be earnest in their desire to follow Jesus. This brokenness still follows them in this covenant relationship.
You just named the harder version of the piece.
Abdication is the loud failure. What you're describing is the quiet one. Two image-bearers, both walking toward Yeshua, still carrying Genesis 3:16 into every lane change. Teshuqah is not only triggered by an empty seat. It hums in the background of every marriage this side of Eden.
The design is still Genesis 1. Basar echad. A unity where each stays distinct and neither absorbs the other.
The faithful marriage is not the one that avoids abdication. It is the one that keeps walking back toward Eden, not just forward from the Fall.
You just gave me another article, brother.
Shalom
Well said, Sergio.