Trusting authorities on all levels is a reflection of trust in God. The trust of imperfect authorities is a constant this side of the fall. The church's authority (through its structure) displays this well. Members are called upon to trust God by trusting their elders.
By implication, I must not assume my future wife should be willing to trust me if I am not willing to trust authorities in my life. A man who is submitting to others (in the church, in seeking wise counsel, etc) will be a husband who is more easily submitted to.
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