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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: Yayathersa, The purpose of my first response to yayathersa was to let you hear from one who has faced and dealt with much resistance to women in ministry. Having been battered and bruised by controlling and manipulating pastors, I have seen that it is much better to lead with a Sheppard’s crook than to see those who have been injured by the Pastor who drives with a whip. I choose to expect all the men and women whom I pastor to come under authority to the office and not the person. My leadership style is to discern and know what is right [how does the word of God fit the situation?], listen to concerns, determine what is in the best interest of the churches as well as the individual and obey the leading of the Holy Spirit. A person can walk in authority without flaunting or abusing it. Results of ministry whether by male or female do matter. If not to some, certainly to those who have had life changing experiences because the minister obeyed God. Truth and love do find a way and those who are hungering for salvation or a closer relationship to God appreciate nurturing by one who is called and who cares. I do not have to think I am called to pastor, I know. That was settled years ago and hundreds of souls, some even abroad, will testify as to the worth of the ministry God has provided through me. The scriptures are filled with examples of women who have been used mightily by God. This subject has been dissected long enough; just check the subject on this forum. Please allow the word, rightly divided, to accomplish what God intended it do and do not allow yourself to be treated as some second class citizen of the kingdom of God. No one can answer for you as to the ministry Father has for you. Someone may confirm it, but should not and cannot be the final voice when God is dealing directly with you. Written from my heart, jirehway |