Women's Roles Within the Church Structure - 5

Part V, from yesterday’s post

People use commentaries to back their beliefs. Commentaries are books, written by people, giving information on scripture background and what the scripture means. When commentaries stick to the inherent word of God that has been translated from the original Greek or Hebrew and/or proven historical documents from the time period in question, they are an invaluable source of information. But, when people begin stating what they believe as undisputed truth in their commentaries, they step over the line into man’s opinion rather than stated fact

All of us must study and learn the truth for ourselves from the word of God, or we may be led astray by believing a commentary’s assertions over the ultimate truth. I’m concerned because I believe that the church is starting to base it’s decision’s on man’s opinion rather than God’s wisdom.

Many of God’s church leaders are beginning to cave to society’s pressure. The issue of homosexuality is a great example. God made it abundantly clear in the Old and New Testament that homosexual behavior is unacceptable to him and his people. Society is telling the church that we are intolerant and are homophob’s. Instead of focusing on Jesus’ truth that we love and accept the person, they focus on the fact that we can not and will not accept a person’s homosexual life style. A lot of the church is caving and many are changing their beliefs to blend in with society.

I strongly believe that the issue of women is being treated in the same way. Society is saying that we, the church, are oppressing women and are not allowing them to reach their full potential. The church is also being accused of intolerance if women are not allowed to be ordained into the Pastoral position. All of us need to check our motives and see what we are basing our decisions on. Are we basing it on truth from the word of God, or societies pressures.

Women in governmental positions within the church is becoming more and more of an issue. If we’re not careful I truly believe that this issue can and will split the church in two. In Genesis, Satan separated men and women over forbidden fruit. Are we once again being tempted by something we shouldn’t have? I encourage all women and men to take the time and study all of the facts, with an open mind, before making an informed decision. Hopefully women will see that there is no threat or indignity geared towards us in choosing to be a Complimetarian. I am secure that women will see the truth and seek the higher ground. My sisters will be confident to make the right decision and not make a decision based on societies pressures. Instead she will make her decision based on the Word of God and walk away.