1 Timothy 2:8–10 (ESV) — 8 I desire then that in every place the men should
pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; 9 likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable
apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or
pearls or costly attire, 10 but with what is proper for women who profess
godliness—with good works.
NOTE: While it is
not true of all men, how do men solve problems? They fix it in their own
strength. Well, at least I do. My sin or failure is that too often, I don't
pray, but immediately act. So, it is a good thing when men pray. While women
may do similarly, they are more apt to pray than men. Paul's main instruction
to women is to show your beauty in good works, not in your clothes and shoes. I
think men and women do struggle with different issues. In a church, men need to
pray more and women need to do good works, not emphasize externals. Those are
harsh words to both sexes, but true. A church is known by its prayer life and
the good works it shows in the community. Men need to lead spiritually. Women
who are too concerned about the color of the carpet, need to do good works and
stop complaining.
PRAYER: This is a
great time to be a praying church. Give each of us a ministry in our work and
neighborhood and family. May we give and not hoard.
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