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NASB | 1 Timothy 2:12 But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 2:12 I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet [in the congregation]. |
Subject: Women in Ministry |
Bible Note: yayathresa, I accidentally came upon your note re: women in ministry. I cannot write much at this time. It is 6:30 a.m. and I am preparing to minister at my churches this morning and later today to do the internment for a member who died this week. You see I am a Pastor or 3 churches, and I can safely say that anyone would have a extremely difficult time telling them that I am not called of God to preach. God's anointing rests heavily in my life (for which I am deeply grateful). I do not assume or presume authority over the men in my churches. I am called of God to serve and a servant knows who he/she belongs to. On business related items I work with a council comprised of both men and women. I refuse to argue with men or women re: my call because they did not call me, God did. I do not have to justify my call, the results of ministry does all of that. Today it is still very difficult for lady clergy in many places. I have been in ministry for over 30 years, to God be the glory! The years have not been easy years because of ingrained prejudice- from men and women. I resisted the call for a long time because of my upbringing. There were very few role models for me in the early 70's, yet God was faithful to teach and train me Himself and using others ministered (male) who recognized my call. I tell anyone who is considering going into pulpit ministry to avoid it if he/she can. The gifts and calling of God are without repentance and if God has or is calling you, you will not have peace and rest until you answer the call. Another note, women cannot afford to be good in ministry, she must strive for excellence as a testimony of God's call, grace and mercy. My question to you, respectfully I ask, what is the Holy Spirit speaking to your heart? If you are, as I feel you are, called to a spoken word ministry, you must think outside of the box or walls that mankind has made. God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind. The gifts and calling of God are without repentance and no matter how long it takes, He will reveal Himself and your call to you. God has brought me a mighty long way and truly the journey gets sweeter every day. Finding and being in God's will is far greater than the approval of mankind or any material possessions. I offer the comments for your consideration not to debate, incite others who will read this, or flaunt my call in anyone's face. I write from deep love, much experience and a heart filled with thanksgiving that God saw fit to choose me. Blessings upon you and your husband as you seek clarification of your question. I have not meant to lift myself up before people, rather, to give you a bit of insight from one who has been through the fire and flood. His handmaiden, Jirehway |