Satan fights God’s headship n A Christian submits in every area of life. (Col 3:17)

Satan fights God’s headshipSatan fights God’s headship

A Christian submits in every area of life. A Christian submits in every area of life. (Col 3:17)(Col 3:17)


Colossians 3:17Colossians 3:17 - And - And whateverwhatever you do in you do in word or deed, word or deed, dodo all in the name of the Lord all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.through Him.



Many want to call Jesus Lord and live for Many want to call Jesus Lord and live for themselves. themselves. (Lk 6:46)(Lk 6:46)


Luke 6:46Luke 6:46 - “But why do you call Me - “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?say?



Many want to call Jesus Lord and live for Many want to call Jesus Lord and live for themselves. themselves. (Lk 6:46)(Lk 6:46)

It takes real character to submit to and It takes real character to submit to and stand. stand. (1 Cor 16:13)(1 Cor 16:13)


1 Cor 16:13 - 1 Cor 16:13 - “Watch ye, stand fast in the “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” KJVfaith, quit you like men, be strong.” KJV


We need “real men” in the church who are We need “real men” in the church who are not cowards to stand. not cowards to stand.


We need “real men” in the church who are We need “real men” in the church who are not cowards to stand. not cowards to stand.

One of the most hurtful battles you will One of the most hurtful battles you will fight will be here. fight will be here. (Lk 12:49-53)(Lk 12:49-53)


Luke 12:49-53Luke 12:49-53 - “I came to send fire on - “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to be kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished! 51 Do is accomplished! 51 Do youyou suppose that I suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. at all, but rather division.


52 For from now on five in one house will 52 For from now on five in one house will be divided: three against two, and two be divided: three against two, and two against three. 53 Father will be divided against three. 53 Father will be divided against son and son against father, mother against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.”mother-in-law.”

Headship as God designedHeadship as God designed

There is an established order by God. There is an established order by God. (1 Cor 11:3)(1 Cor 11:3)


1 Corinthians 11:31 Corinthians 11:3 - But I want you to - But I want you to know that the head of every man is know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of woman Christ, the head of woman isis man, and man, and the head of Christ the head of Christ isis God. God.



Jesus is our example.Jesus is our example. (Eph 5:25-29)(Eph 5:25-29)


Ephesians 5:25-29Ephesians 5:25-29 - Husbands, love your - Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, 26 that He might and gave Himself for her, 26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, 27 that He might present water by the word, 27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. she should be holy and without blemish.


28 So husbands ought to love their own 28 So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. 29 For no one ever wife loves himself. 29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord cherishes it, just as the Lord doesdoes the the church.church.



Jesus is our example.Jesus is our example. (Eph 5:25-29)(Eph 5:25-29) There are other kinds of “headship” There are other kinds of “headship”

(Heb 13:17; Eph 6:5, 8; 5:21)(Heb 13:17; Eph 6:5, 8; 5:21)


Hebrews 13:17Hebrews 13:17 - Obey those who rule - Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.for you.


Ephesians 6:5Ephesians 6:5 - Bondservants, be obedient - Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; sincerity of heart, as to Christ;


Ephesians 6:8Ephesians 6:8 - knowing that whatever - knowing that whatever good anyone does, he will receive the same good anyone does, he will receive the same from the Lord, whether from the Lord, whether he ishe is a slave or free. a slave or free.


Ephesians 5:21Ephesians 5:21 - submitting to one another - submitting to one another in the fear of God.in the fear of God.


How then should a husband be head of his How then should a husband be head of his home?home?


How then should a husband be head of his How then should a husband be head of his home?home?– Make understanding a priority. Make understanding a priority. (1 Pt 3:7)(1 Pt 3:7)


1 Peter 3:71 Peter 3:7 - Husbands, likewise, dwell - Husbands, likewise, dwell with with themthem with understanding, giving honor with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as beingbeing heirs together of the grace of life, that heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.your prayers may not be hindered.


How then should a husband be head of his How then should a husband be head of his home?home?– Make understanding a priority. Make understanding a priority. (1 Pt 3:7)(1 Pt 3:7)– Put the wife’s needs firstPut the wife’s needs first


How then should a husband be head of his How then should a husband be head of his home?home?– Make understanding a priority. Make understanding a priority. (1 Pt 3:7)(1 Pt 3:7)– Put the wife’s needs firstPut the wife’s needs first– Do not make decisions without carefully Do not make decisions without carefully

consulting her. consulting her.


How then should a husband be head of his How then should a husband be head of his home?home?– Make understanding a priority. Make understanding a priority. (1 Pt 3:7)(1 Pt 3:7)– Put the wife’s needs firstPut the wife’s needs first– Do not make decisions without carefully Do not make decisions without carefully

consulting her. consulting her. – Marry a Christian! Marry a Christian! (Lk 1:5-6)(Lk 1:5-6)


Luke 1:5-6Luke 1:5-6 - There was in the days of - There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife His wife waswas of the daughters of Aaron, and of the daughters of Aaron, and her name her name waswas Elizabeth. 6 And Elizabeth. 6 And they were they were both righteous before Godboth righteous before God, walking in all , walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.Lord blameless.


Things that God does not approve.Things that God does not approve.


Things that God does not approve.Things that God does not approve. One cannot submit to one who wants them One cannot submit to one who wants them

to disobey God. to disobey God. (Acts 4:17-20; 5:28-29)(Acts 4:17-20; 5:28-29)


Acts 4:17-20Acts 4:17-20 - But so that it spreads no - But so that it spreads no further among the people, let us severely further among the people, let us severely threaten them, that from now on they speak threaten them, that from now on they speak to no man in this name.”to no man in this name.”


18 So they called them and commanded 18 So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge. 20 For we more than to God, you judge. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.” seen and heard.”


Acts 5:28-29Acts 5:28-29 - saying, “Did we not strictly - saying, “Did we not strictly command you not to teach in this name? command you not to teach in this name? And look, you have filled Jerusalem with And look, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this your doctrine, and intend to bring this Man’s blood on us!” 29 But Peter and the Man’s blood on us!” 29 But Peter and the otherother apostles answered and said: “We apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men.ought to obey God rather than men.


A man who is a harsh head will be judged. A man who is a harsh head will be judged. (Eph 6:5, 9; Col 4:1)(Eph 6:5, 9; Col 4:1)


Ephesians 6:5Ephesians 6:5 - Bondservants, be obedient - Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; sincerity of heart, as to Christ;


Ephesians 6:9Ephesians 6:9 - And you, masters, do the - And you, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that your own Master also is in knowing that your own Master also is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him.heaven, and there is no partiality with Him.


Colossians 4:1Colossians 4:1 - Masters, give your - Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.that you also have a Master in heaven.


A man who is a harsh head will be judged. A man who is a harsh head will be judged. (Eph 6:5, 9; Col 4:1)(Eph 6:5, 9; Col 4:1)– Even with a harsh head submission is not Even with a harsh head submission is not

removed. removed. (1 Pt 2:18)(1 Pt 2:18)


1 Peter 2:181 Peter 2:18 - Servants, - Servants, bebe submissive to submissive to youryour masters with all fear, not only to the masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh.good and gentle, but also to the harsh.


A man who is a harsh head will be judged. A man who is a harsh head will be judged. (Eph 6:5, 9; Col 4:1)(Eph 6:5, 9; Col 4:1)– Even with a harsh head submission is not Even with a harsh head submission is not

removed. removed. (1 Pt 2:18)(1 Pt 2:18) When a man allows his own parents to be When a man allows his own parents to be

head of his home, he is a coward.head of his home, he is a coward.

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The spirit of Satan will destroy all The spirit of Satan will destroy all relationships. relationships. (Jam 3:14-16)(Jam 3:14-16)


James 3:14-16James 3:14-16 - But if you have bitter - But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. 15 This boast and lie against the truth. 15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but wisdom does not descend from above, but isis earthly, sensual, demonic. 16 For where earthly, sensual, demonic. 16 For where envy and self-seeking envy and self-seeking exist,exist, confusion and confusion and every evil thing every evil thing areare there. there.



Fornication, adultery, divorce and Fornication, adultery, divorce and government have destroyed homes.government have destroyed homes.



Fornication, adultery, divorce and Fornication, adultery, divorce and government have destroyed homes.government have destroyed homes.– Some neighborhoods have an 80% rate of Some neighborhoods have an 80% rate of

births to unwed mothers.births to unwed mothers.



Fornication, adultery, divorce and Fornication, adultery, divorce and government have destroyed homes.government have destroyed homes.– Some neighborhoods have an 80% rate of Some neighborhoods have an 80% rate of

births to unwed mothers.births to unwed mothers.– Any acceptance of this immorality is an Any acceptance of this immorality is an

acceptance of Satan as your lord.acceptance of Satan as your lord.


Mainstream denominations are all moving Mainstream denominations are all moving to reject God’s order.to reject God’s order.


Mainstream denominations are all moving Mainstream denominations are all moving to reject God’s order.to reject God’s order.– Many hate Paul’s command. Many hate Paul’s command. (1 Cor 14:33-37)(1 Cor 14:33-37)


1 Corinthians 14:33-1 Corinthians 14:33-3737 - For God is not - For God is not the authorthe author of of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. 34 confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. 34 Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but permitted to speak; but they arethey are to be submissive, as the law to be submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church.women to speak in church.

36Or did the word of God come 36Or did the word of God come originallyoriginally from you? Or from you? Or was was itit you only that it reached? 37If anyone thinks himself to be you only that it reached? 37If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.


36 Or did the word of God come 36 Or did the word of God come originallyoriginally from you? Or from you? Or was itwas it you only that it you only that it reached? 37 If anyone thinks himself to be a reached? 37 If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.commandments of the Lord.


““Several pieces of the new Faith and Several pieces of the new Faith and Message statement are Message statement are troubling to many troubling to many BaptistsBaptists. The document states that a woman . The document states that a woman cannot be a senior minister. There is also a cannot be a senior minister. There is also a statement that women should statement that women should "submit "submit graciously" to their husbandsgraciously" to their husbands without any without any reciprocal submission required by the reciprocal submission required by the husband.” – Baptist battle over doctrine, husband.” – Baptist battle over doctrine, Birmingham Post HeraldBirmingham Post Herald


“ “In the 2000 version of the faith statement, In the 2000 version of the faith statement, there is a shift. Jesus is no longer the full there is a shift. Jesus is no longer the full revelation. That honor goes to the Bible revelation. That honor goes to the Bible itself, which is described as "God's itself, which is described as "God's revelation of himself to man."”revelation of himself to man."”


““They are being asked to commit to a view They are being asked to commit to a view of women that is driven more by of women that is driven more by conservative Christian culture than by conservative Christian culture than by biblical principle. They are also being asked biblical principle. They are also being asked to sacrifice Jesus as the source of to sacrifice Jesus as the source of revelation.”revelation.”


““Beyond all that, by elevating their opinion Beyond all that, by elevating their opinion about the Bible to the level of inerrant about the Bible to the level of inerrant authority, Southern Baptist leaders commit authority, Southern Baptist leaders commit one of the oldest heresies known to faith: one of the oldest heresies known to faith: claiming divine status for something human claiming divine status for something human in originin origin. In the old days, that was called . In the old days, that was called idolatry.” idolatry.”


Many who call themselves “churches of Many who call themselves “churches of Christ” are not far behind.Christ” are not far behind.


Many who call themselves “churches of Many who call themselves “churches of Christ” are not far behind.Christ” are not far behind.– See enclosed articleSee enclosed article– What Will Be Next? By Virgil L. HaleWhat Will Be Next? By Virgil L. Hale


He began his list. "(1) Though there were He began his list. "(1) Though there were several women teachers there were no several women teachers there were no women's classes as such; all classes were open women's classes as such; all classes were open to both men and women regardless of the to both men and women regardless of the gender of the teacher." He then pointed out gender of the teacher." He then pointed out that his wife, who was one of the invited that his wife, who was one of the invited teachers; refused to speak with men present, teachers; refused to speak with men present, and saw to it that only women were present in and saw to it that only women were present in her class. her class.


As a result, he said, "Most of the women As a result, he said, "Most of the women thought it "quaint" and "old fashioned" but thought it "quaint" and "old fashioned" but many publicly called it "legalism,” "lack of many publicly called it "legalism,” "lack of love," ''enforcing the letter of the law love," ''enforcing the letter of the law instead of the spirit," etc. One young instead of the spirit," etc. One young woman did everything but curse her in a woman did everything but curse her in a bitter display of uncontrolled temper. bitter display of uncontrolled temper.


When other women teachers were asked When other women teachers were asked how they felt about men in their classes how they felt about men in their classes such replies as "it's an honor to have them" such replies as "it's an honor to have them" or "it's about time" or even "I'm so used to it or "it's about time" or even "I'm so used to it I didn't even give it any thought."I didn't even give it any thought."


He went on to say that "When asked to He went on to say that "When asked to explain 1 Timothy 2:11,12 there was always explain 1 Timothy 2:11,12 there was always a refusal to discuss scripture and the a refusal to discuss scripture and the remark, "The freedom Christ gives us remark, "The freedom Christ gives us looses us from the letter of the N. T. and looses us from the letter of the N. T. and lets us walk only by its spirit." The phrase lets us walk only by its spirit." The phrase "old traditions" was often heard. He goes on "old traditions" was often heard. He goes on with point numberwith point number


"(2) The women who taught classes had full "(2) The women who taught classes had full control over the classes. Since classes taught control over the classes. Since classes taught by other women had many men present almost by other women had many men present almost without exception the woman teacher called on without exception the woman teacher called on a woman to lead a song and a woman to lead a a woman to lead a song and a woman to lead a prayer. (3) One of the male speakers did not prayer. (3) One of the male speakers did not show up for a major lecture and one of the show up for a major lecture and one of the women teachers was asked to speak in his women teachers was asked to speak in his place. place.


(4) Jack Evans, one of the keynote speakers (4) Jack Evans, one of the keynote speakers before the entire assembly, asked his wife before the entire assembly, asked his wife to sing a solo before the congregation. After to sing a solo before the congregation. After the first verse he asked the assembly to join the first verse he asked the assembly to join her in singing the rest of the song. She was her in singing the rest of the song. She was then the song leader. then the song leader.

Consequences of a failed Consequences of a failed headshipheadship

Some churches compromise to gain Some churches compromise to gain numbers. numbers. (Col 2:8-9, 18-19)(Col 2:8-9, 18-19)


Colossians 2:8-9Colossians 2:8-9 - Beware lest anyone - Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; bodily;


Colossians 2:18-19 Colossians 2:18-19 - Let no one cheat you of - Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in your reward, taking delight in falsefalse humility humility and worship of angels, intruding into those and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 and not holding fast to by his fleshly mind, 19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, nourished the Head, from whom all the body, nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments, and knit together by joints and ligaments, grows with the increase grows with the increase that isthat is from God. from God.



We are losing the battle over modesty.We are losing the battle over modesty.



We are losing the battle over modesty.We are losing the battle over modesty. (1 Timothy 2:9-10 KJV)(1 Timothy 2:9-10 KJV) In like manner also, that In like manner also, that

women adorn themselves in women adorn themselves in modestmodest apparel, with apparel, with shamefacednessshamefacedness and and sobrietysobriety; not with broided ; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; {10} {10} But But (which becometh women professing godliness) (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.with good works.


Our women face pressures from to conform. Our women face pressures from to conform. (Mt 5:27-30)(Mt 5:27-30)


Matthew 5:27-30 Matthew 5:27-30 - “You have heard that it was said to - “You have heard that it was said to those of old, those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast itit from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast and cast itit from you; for it is more profitable for you that from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.be cast into hell.


30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast cut it off and cast itit from you; for it is more from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.into hell.


Our women face pressures from to conform. Our women face pressures from to conform. (Mt 5:27-30) (Mt 5:27-30)

Women you may be offering unknowingly Women you may be offering unknowingly an invitation to ungodlinessan invitation to ungodliness (Prov 7:10; Gen 38:13-15) (Prov 7:10; Gen 38:13-15) (Ex. Fish)(Ex. Fish)


Proverbs 7:10Proverbs 7:10 - And there a woman met - And there a woman met him, him, WithWith the attire of a harlot, and a crafty the attire of a harlot, and a crafty heart.heart.


Genesis 38:13-15Genesis 38:13-15 - And it was told Tamar, - And it was told Tamar, saying, “Look, your father-in-law is going up saying, “Look, your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep.” 14So she took to Timnah to shear his sheep.” 14So she took off her widow’s garments, covered off her widow’s garments, covered herselfherself with a veil and wrapped herself, and sat in an with a veil and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place which open place which waswas on the way to Timnah; on the way to Timnah; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given to him as a wife. was not given to him as a wife.


15When Judah saw her, he thought she 15When Judah saw her, he thought she waswas a harlot, because she had covered her face.a harlot, because she had covered her face.


Our women face pressures from to conform. Our women face pressures from to conform. (Mt 5:27-30) (Mt 5:27-30)

Women you may be offering unknowingly Women you may be offering unknowingly an invitation to ungodlinessan invitation to ungodliness (Prov 7:10; Gen 38:13-15) (Prov 7:10; Gen 38:13-15) (Ex. Fish)(Ex. Fish)

We need fathers to take a strong stand in We need fathers to take a strong stand in these areas! these areas!


Many have given in to let their daughters to Many have given in to let their daughters to be cheerleaders, majorettes, dance team be cheerleaders, majorettes, dance team members and participants in school dancesmembers and participants in school dances


Leadership within the church is being Leadership within the church is being compromised.compromised.



Women have a great influence Women have a great influence (1 Pt 3:3-4; Eph 5:28)(1 Pt 3:3-4; Eph 5:28)





1 Peter 3:3-41 Peter 3:3-4 - Do not let your adornment be - Do not let your adornment be merelymerely outward—arranging the hair, wearing outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on gold, or putting on finefine apparel—4rather apparel—4rather let it belet it be the hidden person of the heart, with the the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible incorruptible beautybeauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. which is very precious in the sight of God.

Ephesians 5:28 Ephesians 5:28 28So husbands ought to love 28So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself.loves his wife loves himself.


Ephesians 5:28Ephesians 5:28 - So husbands ought to - So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself.he who loves his wife loves himself.


There are some bad examples in the old There are some bad examples in the old testament of women who dominated their testament of women who dominated their husbands and forced their will. (Ex. Jezebel husbands and forced their will. (Ex. Jezebel and Ahab)and Ahab)


Still there are many good examples of Still there are many good examples of women who did much good by living by women who did much good by living by faith. faith. (Prov 31:10-12, 23, 26-31)(Prov 31:10-12, 23, 26-31)


Proverbs 31:10-12Proverbs 31:10-12 - Who can find a - Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth virtuous wife? For her worth isis far above far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband safely rubies. 11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. 1212 She does him good and not evil All She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.the days of her life.


A woman that is not constantly challenging A woman that is not constantly challenging their husband, but rather showing honor and their husband, but rather showing honor and confidence in his leadership, will build confidence in his leadership, will build strength in him.strength in him.


In the church a woman can cause great In the church a woman can cause great trouble by complaining, gossiping, being trouble by complaining, gossiping, being jealous and contentious. Some will push jealous and contentious. Some will push their husbands in the background to their their husbands in the background to their designs. Some have used the term “she-designs. Some have used the term “she-elders”elders”


When there are meetings among the men When there are meetings among the men and a problem is solved then these things and a problem is solved then these things ought also to be solved at home! When the ought also to be solved at home! When the problem comes back up at the next meeting problem comes back up at the next meeting then there is likely trouble at home.then there is likely trouble at home.


If you find a good church with a loving If you find a good church with a loving spirit, you will find a church with godly spirit, you will find a church with godly women. The atmosphere of the home and women. The atmosphere of the home and also of the church is greatly influenced by also of the church is greatly influenced by Godly women!Godly women!




God has given men a leading role and God has given men a leading role and equipped them for that task.equipped them for that task.




God has given men a leading role and God has given men a leading role and equipped them for that task.equipped them for that task.– He is to be the breadwinner. He is to be the breadwinner. (1 Pt 5:8)(1 Pt 5:8)


1 Peter 5:81 Peter 5:8 - Be sober, be vigilant; because - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.



Women have a great influence Women have a great influence (1 (1 Pt 3:3-4; Eph 5:28)Pt 3:3-4; Eph 5:28)

God has given men a leading role and equipped God has given men a leading role and equipped them for that task.them for that task.– He is to be the breadwinner. He is to be the breadwinner. (1 Pt 5:8)(1 Pt 5:8)– Only men are to be elders and deacons. Only men are to be elders and deacons. (1 (1

Tim 3:2, 11)Tim 3:2, 11)


We must not exalt “relationships” over We must not exalt “relationships” over doctrine! doctrine! (2 Jn 9-11)(2 Jn 9-11)


2 John 9-112 John 9-11 - Whoever transgresses and - Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.



It is unwise to have women in business It is unwise to have women in business meetings.meetings.




There were occasions for the whole church There were occasions for the whole church to hear discussion. to hear discussion. (Acts 15:6, 22)(Acts 15:6, 22)


Acts 15:6Acts 15:6 - Now the apostles and elders - Now the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter. came together to consider this matter.


Acts 15:22Acts 15:22 - Then it pleased the apostles - Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely,namely, Judas who was also named Barsabas, and Judas who was also named Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren.Silas, leading men among the brethren.




There were occasions for the whole church There were occasions for the whole church to hear discussion. to hear discussion. (Acts 15:6, 22)(Acts 15:6, 22)

Why would we want to have women in the Why would we want to have women in the business meeting? What would they do?business meeting? What would they do?


In the Bible it was men who were to be the In the Bible it was men who were to be the leaders. In our business meetings the men leaders. In our business meetings the men are to make the finial decision.are to make the finial decision.


In the Bible it was men who were to be the In the Bible it was men who were to be the leaders. In our business meetings the men leaders. In our business meetings the men are to make the finial decision.are to make the finial decision.

To have women attend the business meeting To have women attend the business meeting but not speak would be like inviting but not speak would be like inviting someone to a dinner table filled with food someone to a dinner table filled with food and not let them eat. Temptation will likely and not let them eat. Temptation will likely prevail.prevail.

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Satan fights God’s headship n A Christian submits in every area of life. (Col 3:17)