There are no Jews, no Greeks, etc. Part 30

A point about women. Does Paul's not allowing women to speak in church mean women don’t have the strength or purpose in character of a man? Hardly. Look at Esther in Esther 2:9 regarding her beauty and her strength of character. Then when one examines the women in Exodus 15:20 and Genesis 24:65 –67 and how those women were a great comfort to men. Ezra 2:65 as well shows women side by side with men, singing God’s praises. God even commands women to be part of the worship in Deuteronomy 31:12. That is so logical, after all, all of us were made in His image, and are to be involved in the purification and presentation rights (Luke 2:22) and in praying (Acts 1:14, Acts 12:12,13). There is no Jew, no Greek, no male…This brings up another issue. If Paul is convinced that our souls are great equalizers, as the previous sentence would imply, why then does Paul make such a big deal over women’s heads being uncovered? (I Corinthians 11:5) I truly believe that it dates back to Eve, who without a head (or one to which she would submit) was deceived. (II Corinthian 11:3) This is why women are lead by men. Does that mean that women are incapable of leading? No, and I certainly don’t believe Paul believed that. What I do believe is that Paul understood that a woman had to take advice from a man and be lead by a man. (I Corinthians 14:34, I Timothy 2:11) and listen to a man by keeping silent. Does that mean keep her opinions locked up? Not necessarily. But there is a time and a place for everything. As well, how women were to follow men was similar to how Christians are to follow God, in submission and humility, keeping silent and listening before speaking. (Genesis 18:26, Exodus 35:25,26) One’s own opinions are much less important than God’s truths and certainties. And the will of God remains supreme forever, and something to pay attention to.