Sadly and tragically, still others may continue to victimize their wives. If that is the case, submission does not rule out creating a safe distance between oneself and the abuser. Submission is love, and love seeks the best for the beloved. It is not in the abuser's best interest to continue to allow oneself to be the recipient of his sinful behaviors. The Bible does tell us to flee from evil.
Abuse is evil.
The sin of abuse has its roots in the gratification of selfish desires. It is, obviously, sinning in anger. What is not so obvious is that fear is also a primary motivation for abuse. A man who abuses his wife is essentially very fearful of her. He fears that if he does not exercise rigid control over her, she will have too much control and power over him in the relationship.