My place in the kingdom
This post is aimed mostly at other Christians. Anyone is welcome, but not all will know what I mean.
As a woman. A princess. A daughter of the King. Part of the church. One of the Bride of Christ. Loved. Valued. Jesus died for me as well.
But totally at a loss in this world today.
I spoke in front of my church last year. Some of my girl friends still do. But in the last few months, I have been so frustrated. With Scripture verses. Society. My place. Authority.
1 Corinthians 13:something says that women should not speak in the church. Yet, what about Paul mentioning women accompanying him in his ministry?
I asked at my church about the verse, but I didn’t get any scripture based answers that really answered what I was asking. I don’t want to be misled to protect some modern worldview. I want to follow God whether that means my dreams for the future are what He wants or not. I’ll gladly change them. God has been too good to me for anything less.
I know God has no blame, but that doesn’t mean I understand.
If anyone has any thought to add, or knows of any writers that really go deep into this subject, write on.
Just some of the things that have added to the confusion:
Esther, Ruth, Deborah, Eve, Old Testament vs. New Testament, Judges, and on and on.
I’m not really on the verge of a breakdown here. I mean, if what God expects from me is to keep quiet, live a Godly life, and spend my time focusing on other women and children, that is a pretty tall order in itself. I’m not complaining about what He has for me. I’m more groaning about the possibility that I’ve been misled thus far, and that all of my current way of living is off course.
augustonfire
Read Good News for Women: A Biblical Picture of Gender Equality by Rebecca Merrill Groothuis. It’s theologically sound and will take you out of your torment.
Comentario por ubuntucat — Abril 29, 2008 @ 10:02 am
From what I’ve understood, the context of that verse about women was having them speak as or be in a position of leadership (as pastor) in the church. The context of the time it was written is important to note, as women in leadership was very rare, and often looked down upon by society.
Of course in the Bible, as you did point out, there are great woman leaders such as Esther, Deborah, etc. I do not think that it is wrong for women to teach other people in church or outside of it, however to have them as THE pastor over the entire church I think is wrong.
Comentario por Ricky — Mayo 4, 2008 @ 4:08 pm