“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
From the Old Testament to the New, God has something to say about women. But what is it? What does God say about women? What are our roles? Are we to be equal with men? What about ministry? I am setting out on a quest to find out what God is saying about my gender…Come along if you’d like….
2 places in Scripture that I looked at today:
1Timothy 2: 9-15
In 1 Timothy, under a heading – Instructions on Worship – Women are instructed to dress modestly with propriety and with good deeds. It also talks about a woman not having authority over a man and being saved through childbearing- “if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety.”
Proverbs 31:10-31
Proverbs is talking about – The Wife of Noble Character- and talks about a woman who works diligently, “who watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” It says she is clothed with strength and dignity. “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30 NIV
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So, women of God any thoughts?
The Bible has a whole lot to say about women! Most of which you will never hear or study in church.
ReplyDeleteThe verses you mentioned are about women, but it's important to start at Genesis and work your way through the Bible. I'm still doing it myself, and I'm constantly learning and being encouraged.
Genesis 2:18 Helper
The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew. Ezer is the Hebrew word for helper. It means help, support. It can also refer to a helper or one who assists and serves another with what is needed. Ezer refers to aid or assistance that is given, whether material or immaterial. Twice it is used to refer to Eve. 14 times it is used in reference to God as a helper. The same Old Testament Hebrew word used to describe God as helper(EZER)is the same word used to describe woman as helper.
http://godswordtowomen.org/help.htm
May God bless and keep you forever in his care!