WARNING: This post covers a very "hot" subject. I am aware that many people will not agree with me. If you know of Scripture that points out otherwise, drop me an email: I'd love to hear from you.
Many people today struggle with the idea of feminism, that is, women being equal with men in strength, ability, and position. Often, when I have asked girls about why they feel they should be equal with guys, they answer it is because they have a problem with being the "weaker vessel." (1 Peter 3:7)
Hey, God said it, not me.
Then you have this verse:
What is God saying? What is His intent?
1. God made woman as an ornament to her husband. A good wife adds honor to her husband by depending on him, submitting to him, and encouraging him.
2. Girls need protection. Even my secular psychology text books acknowledge that boys are more aggressive than girls. God made them that way on purpose.
However, girls are not to be literal "ornaments" sitting in the room doing nothing. That is NOT what Proverbs 31 describes.
Many people today struggle with the idea of feminism, that is, women being equal with men in strength, ability, and position. Often, when I have asked girls about why they feel they should be equal with guys, they answer it is because they have a problem with being the "weaker vessel." (1 Peter 3:7)
Hey, God said it, not me.
Then you have this verse:
"She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms."
Proverbs 31:17
What is God saying? What is His intent?
1. God made woman as an ornament to her husband. A good wife adds honor to her husband by depending on him, submitting to him, and encouraging him.
2. Girls need protection. Even my secular psychology text books acknowledge that boys are more aggressive than girls. God made them that way on purpose.
However, girls are not to be literal "ornaments" sitting in the room doing nothing. That is NOT what Proverbs 31 describes.
She is busy, making her husband or father proud to say "THAT is MY wife/daughter."
3. God made woman to be a help meet for her man! She is working out, and mindful of her health, making sure she is capable of the tasks that surround her. She is NOT a wimp. She is NOT a complainer. The virtuous woman is strong, physically and spiritually, so her husband/father can "safely trust in her," knowing she can get the job done.
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