Challenges & Weaknesses dogging some Women in Ministry>>>
#.4. The spirit of feminism which fosters the women liberation movement. The opposite of low self esteem is the dangerous spirit of feminism. Feminism is as bad as male chauvinism. Feminism is an ideology of female superiority which veers off the central tenet of scripture. Ultimately, feminism advocates a triumphalism over manhood which is dangerous. It rejects authority of husbands and advocates a secular humanistic concept which runs counter to the principles of the Kingdom of God.
#.5. Abandonment of core feminine virtues wired in them by God.
God specifically wired in women some virtues. These include meekness, godly shyness and ability to be pleasant even when under pressure. The tendency for women in ministry to seek 'masculinity' as proof of being powerful is a step in the wrong direction. In the same way, the tendency for some to shout, be argumentative in public fora and incline towards 'masculine' dressing negates the very virtues God has wired in woman hood! There needs to be a fresh study of scriptures like 1 Peter 3:1-
#.6. Over reaction to lazy men and wrong interpretation of the phrase 'weaker vessel'
God has blessed women with strength and versatility. The Proverbs 31 depiction of virtuous womanhood is universally known. Unfortunately, some women in ministry have husbands who are not so enterprising and able to bear the rigors of managing home and ministry while the women concentrate on receiving from God and ministering to the saints. To allow offence to build up because of such husbands is to miss the point. That kind of husband may well be like the Barak of old who will only rise up when Deborah engages with his weaknesses. If you are that Deborah, please bear the yoke and engage with your strength trusting God to awake him one day!
The truth is that it will be difficult for any man, no matter how strong to carry a full length pregnancy! Even if any tried to and had to do a Caesarean section, it is doubtful if such persons would ever agree to go through the trauma a second time! Yet these are experiences women go through with smiles and even ready to bear additional burdens! Women are not as weak as depicted in popular literature! There is great strength in their God given meekness!
For the reader: Please share some other challenges and weaknesses you know about women in ministry.
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