That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke,
in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in
the world (Philippians 2:15)
A crooked and perverse nation is indeed what we live
in and those who are born again and have become a new creation in Christ Jesus,
need to study and take seriously 2 Timothy 2:15 to show themselves approved so
that they might give an answer for the hope that lies within. (1 Peter 3:15)
We would like to encourage not only the men to step
up and proclaim a biblical gospel but since this is directed at the ladies we
will focus on their role in getting their lives in order so that the Word of
God may not be blasphemed through them in their witness to the world. (Click HERE to read about the role of women proclaiming the gospel.)
God has specific commands for Christian women and
proclaiming a gospel while being disobedient to the simple fundamentals that
God has set up, can be very damaging to her testimony, thereby possibly
bringing disgrace to our Father.
These fundamental commands are for believers who
claim the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and must be taken seriously
as they are written in the Word of God to be obeyed. John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my
commandments.
What are some of the commands that are specifically
given to women? (As opposed to the
commands given to all.) The following subjects are each linked to a
detailed post that we have expounded upon through God's Word. Click on each one to read the post pertaining to it.
*Submission
*Subject to Authority
*Headcovering
*Apparel
*Adornment
*Purity
*Home life
All our articles for women are under this label if you want to read the rest click "Articles For Women"
A godly woman who desires to proclaim the Word of
God will be dressed biblically and headcovered without worldly adornment,
portraying purity, submission and being subject to authority all the while
ensuring she is in full management of her home. These issues are visible
to the unsaved world and a woman proclaiming the Word of God while in
disobedience to these commands would bring shame unto the Lord.
The characteristics in which a woman presents
herself is also of concern to our Father as He has written in His word the
characteristics He desires.
A woman should present herself in a shamefaced and
sober
manner
(1 Timothy 2:9) The greek word for shamefacedness is...
aidōs
ahee-doce'
Perhaps from G1 (as a negative particle) and G1492 (through the idea of downcast eyes); bashfulness, that is, (towards men), modesty or (towards God) awe: - reverence, shamefacedness.
ahee-doce'
Perhaps from G1 (as a negative particle) and G1492 (through the idea of downcast eyes); bashfulness, that is, (towards men), modesty or (towards God) awe: - reverence, shamefacedness.
..with a meek and quiet spirit. (1 Peter 3:4)
So what we see is a lovely picture of a godly woman,
inside and out, in full obedience to scripture; proclaiming the Word in a
shamefaced, sober manner with a meek and quiet spirit about her. This is
contrary to the loud, in your face manner in which we see women are encouraged
to be today.
If you have not been born from above (John 3:3) please click HERE to learn the gospel good news and how to be redeemed.
If you have not been born from above (John 3:3) please click HERE to learn the gospel good news and how to be redeemed.
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