1 Timothy 2:11–12 (ESV) — 11 Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man;
rather, she is to remain quiet.
NOTE: I really
believe this verse has some powerful implications for family. I also believe it
is written for the good of the family, the good of men, and the good of women.
God has given the role of spiritual leadership in the home to the man. But to
be honest, most men are very poor in this regard. In fact, women would appear
to me much better, more attune spiritually, and better spiritual leaders. But,
God has given this role to men. Why? Why do children look up to a father more
than a mother, even though the mother has been more attentive through the
years? I don't know the answer. When a women is a church pastor or a Sunday
School teacher of adults, the natural tendency of a sinful man is to say,
"well, women can do this job better than me, so why do I need to do it --
plus, I really don't feel like doing it." The result is men shrink back
from being spiritual leaders in the family. But, when men see only men in the
positions of spiritual authority and teaching in the church, men are convicted
in their heart, that this is their responsibility. So, women, in their
misunderstood desire for equality (as opposed to their equal importance in
their role), take on spiritual teaching jobs that essentially destroy families. And all
because we refuse to do things God's way (the women in her role, and the man overcoming his laziness to lead spiritually).
PRAYER: Father, this
seems so clear and yet so many people would argue with me about its' truth. I
think we are blinded to this basic truth -- our roles are for our good. Forgive
us, heal us, open our eyes to your understanding of how you made us for maximum
enjoyment and fulfillment in life.
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