| | Men in churches can treat women as beneath them. With many, women are suppose to serve men and not allowed to do much else even if they are more skilled than men. Some women can become frustrated to say the least especially when she has men around her that may lack in how to get things done. Yet, many generations of women have learned how to encourage men in ways that allow them to think it is the man's idea to get the job down as she continues to serve the men as the work is done. Humble women can encourage men around them to excel even if men lack at times. Who truly can these women be serving greater than men? It takes a strong women in many areas to remain humble in such frustrating situations with men when they are clueless. At times, around some of these type of men if the women does open appear smarter she can be very much resented by them as they can trumph up many words against her. Yet, some through the generations women must realize something deep within themselves a peace that only God can give them as they remain humble and serve quietly. These women have learned about the value of serving and how even Jesus Christ repeatedly in the Gospels talk about serving others including as He gave examples of it himself to the disciples as He washed their feet in John 13. John 13: 13-17 (KJV) 13Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 14If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. 15For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. 16Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. 17If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. Repeatedly in the Gospels it repeats, "first shall be last, and the last first". If men who let their pride and the desire for power rule them as they walk over other men and women, what dangers are ahead for them? If a man mistreats women his whole life especially as he believes it is his God given right to do so, what could that mean for eternity for them? Let's say if he makes it into heaven yet on earth he wanted to be and was treated like a king, where is his place in heaven? Who is above him? Those on earth who served others have a different value in heaven than on earth for all eternity. Our Lord is not blind and knows the motives of our hearts. Humble men who lead with a servant's heart are wonderful to be around as they are blessed by God in many ways as they live. When men value who women are and work together with can be a beautiful team. It is a joy to serve these kind of men and others on this team. Women with the humbleness and strength of faith of a personal relationship with Jesus are blessed for all eternity even if life on earth is challenging. Our lifetime on earth is but a breath compared to all eternity. |
| | Posted 4/4/2009 8:28 AM - 30 Views - 4 eProps - 6 comments
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It's really a shame that we women allow this to continue today. Women have been teachers of the word of God since time began. Jesus used women as positive examples throughout Scripture. Think of it. Who was last at the cross, first at the tomb. The list is endless but certain men of faith are weak and cowardly and therefore afraid of the truth that is within God's holy word. The best thing for women to do is search the Scripture then present the truth to these weak men and expose them.
Contrary to what is taught women played an important part in the early Church and their roles were highly valued and respected by the true men of God. Men and women both have been appointed to fulfill their God given roles in this life but are equal in Christ in every way. There are many men who preach that shouldn't and likewise there are many women that don't and should.
Great article!