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1 | should women be ministers and pastors? | 1 Tim 2:12 | Listener | 35826 | ||
GodsOwn, The purpose of the epistle of I Timothy: 1 Tim 3:15 ... I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. The teaching regarding your question: 1 Tim 2:12 But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. 1 Tim 2:14 And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression. Also: 1 Cor 14:34 ΒΆ The women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says. These passages are straightforward, clear and concise. We all understand what they say. The problem is that our society is so out of step with God's order that His order seems incredible to us. Listener |
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2 | should women be ministers and pastors? | 1 Tim 2:12 | Mommapbs | 47279 | ||
Greetings Listener! I am responding to your request with this note. This of course is a sensitive topic for me to address as a woman. I desire to be obedient to God's Word in my ministry so that it does not become "sinistry!" I think that there has been a good overview of the topic on the Forum and you can read the replies through the "search feature." From my PERSONAL perspective. I do not believe that a woman is called to be an "overseer" of the body based upon the qualifications given for elders in 1 Tim 3. As far as "teaching" or "preaching" goes, 1 Tim 1:12 is very sobering, yet I believe that if a woman is in submission to a male authority, she should be encouraged to share what God gives her to share with the bady - for we are all ONE in Christ. I continually seek to be in this kind of position in my ministry. I trust that even with my participation here I am subject to the leadership of the Lockman Foundation and their authority as represenatives of the Gospel of Jesus. I personally would be uncomfortable teaching a mixed class of men and women without the authority of a man present. Since, the man is the head of the woman and he is responsible for her spiritual welfare I must be careful to not usurp his authority or prevent him from assuming his God-given position! (Frankly, I think women have done just this! Is it any wonder that we are in such a leadership mess?!) Well, this is my thinking on the matter. Blessings, Mommapbs |
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