There are no Jews, Greeks, etc Part 31

The main issue here is what is in the heart of a woman. Does she mean to do and does she do good, like Hannah in I Samuel? Or is she a Jezebel? Does she actually sing praise along with the men in Ezra 2:6, praising and honoring God? Or is she involved with sin, as the women involved with Eli’s sons (I Samuel 2:22) and as Bathsheba with David (II Samuel 11:4).

A big issue where God talks about women is women as mothers. Women as mothers are presented in Scripture as being as important as men being fathers, exhibiting care, love and joy with their children. Exemplified is this in Hannah (I Samuel 2: 19) who made Samuel a coat whenever she visited him at the temple. And women are resourceful. Look at the woman that is described in Proverbs 31. They know how to provide for their home, not only by way of cooking, cleaning, and chores, but providing an income for the family. Also women are seen grieving in times of mourning. (Acts 9:39) God cares for women in various circumstances, as seen in Ruth 2:8, even if women have been made servants (Song of Solomon 1:6). And He favors those who stay pure. (Esther 2:9,11). In fact, the marriage bed and the entire concept of marriage itself is favorable and pleasing to God. Surely marriage is something that everyone seeks at one time in their life or another, because we are all seeking a mate. But when this is not pleasing is when we seek a mate without involving God in the equation. For only then will He provides women with good men to take care of them. Only if they will stay pure and patient with God, and their relationship with God is such that they know that He will provide for them, will God be pleased with their marriage. What some women don’t realize or don’t want to admit is that many times they are anxious about becoming married because they are afraid of being along. But, women can take care of themselves, as demonstrated in Gen 22:9, and worked hard as servants in Exodus 2:16 and laborers in Isaiah 27:11. What women forget is that God indeed does know the depths of a woman’s heart, and what loneliness is like. God hears women, and does provide.