gender discrimination in the church
I received the following email:
What are your thoughts, and what does the Bible say regarding:
1. Can a church position such as Music Director be filled by a female?
2. Can women fill Chair and other Director positions within the church?
My response:
Jesus came to earth and showed us the heart of God. One thing Jesus showed us is that God does not discriminate concerning gender. God will use whoever is willing to be used and after all, it is God that gives people specific skills and talents to be used of Him. Who is man to suppress one’s calling or talents based on gender?
I’m reminded that the first evangelist was a woman that had been married 5 times and living with a guy when she met Jesus. After having an encounter with Jesus, she went back to her city and proclaimed Christ and a revival took place in that city. Read John chapter 4.
The first to be called to preach about the risen Christ were women that went to the tomb to minister to the body of Jesus as the men were hiding behind locked doors in fear. The angel at the tomb told the women to go back and tell about the risen Christ.
For centuries, some churches and men have used the teachings of the Apostle Paul out of culture and out of context to suppress the callings of women. This is discriminating and anti-Christ. Those churches and men who continue this heresy today will lose all effectiveness in these last days to make an impact in their cities. The up and coming generation (29’s and under, mosaics and busters) will not tolerate any discrimination like previous generations have. I personally would not be a part of any church or organization that discriminates in any form or fashion. It’s not the heart of God.
Check out the following blog posts on the subject:
In our day, we need to stop following the teachings of man and denominations and follow Christ. That's my thoughts. What are yours?
gaj
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