Showing posts with label "woman". Show all posts
Showing posts with label "woman". Show all posts

Sunday, February 3, 2008

1 Timothy 2:10

10but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women

I think it is important to realize that Paul here is fighting against the oppression of women, they have a valued role in the church that only they can fill. Paul knows that there is a strength and power that God has given women. This strength is being striped away from them, when we don't believe. It is like stripping the pedals off a flower and telling it that it must be a tree to have worth. Don't underestimate the power of a flower and don't underestimate a woman who is godly, she has the strength to capture hearts and to change the world. God is very clear that He intends a woman to have strength and dignity and influence. When we try to do this in our own wisdom we hinder the beauty that God has given women. In walking in our own wisdom we oppress women, instead of trusting in a God who loves us and cares for us and knows us best.God turns the strength and wisdom of this world over and destroys it with something far greater and more beautiful. He is an amazing God. And His dreams for us or so much bigger than our own. He is truly worthy of our trust.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

1 Corinthians 14:34, "women"

1 Corinthians 14:34

34The women

In the Greek the word "συ", which is in the genitive case and means "of yours" is used with the word women, so as to say "your women" which is how it is translated in the King James. The NU Greek translation omits "συ”. This “συ” if included could mean women of the church in general or wives. Although in this case it does not seem to change much of the understanding of the verses. It is unlikely that a woman in the church would be treated differently based on whether or not she was married or not, and 1 Timothy 2 and the fact that there is no differentiation elsewhere seems to confirm this.

Sunday, November 25, 2007

1 TImothy 2:11, "woman"

1 Timothy 2:11

11A woman

These passages are referring to women in general and not just wives.

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