When Women Love
For the last couple of days, we've been talking about what happens when men exercise their roles with the head (leading) and the heart (loving) of Christ. So what about women both leading and loving? Aren't men and women responsible to be the best they can be at both? Yes! But our breakdown in the 21st century home is that we've left our God-given roles and accepted a standard neither recognized nor designed by God.
This doesn't mean that women don't or can't lead; quite the contrary. Check out the Proverbs 31 woman and you'll see that she is anything but a wallflower who's a "barefoot, pregnant, & in the kitchen" type gal.
An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. Proverbs 31:10-11 (ESV)
Why does he trust in her? Well, just read Proverbs 31:10-31 and you'll see. Just in case you don't have a Bible at your side, here is the passage. He trusts in her because of the attitude, example, and love she gives as she serves her family. This is not a lower cast servant role, either. This woman has a lot on the ball. She's involved in agriculture, commerce, real estate; you name it, she does it. But the underlying theme of it all is her heart. More to come in FP 34!
Until Tomorrow,
Pastor Steve
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