"I will therefore that young women get an education, preferably at a well-known University; study hard, get good grades and figure out what career you want; after graduation, travel a bit and have fun with the freedom you have with the money you earn from your career; when you're in your 30s, maybe see if there are any wealthy, handsome men around that you may want to marry; after you are settled in a nice home with all the modern appliances, maybe, if you feel like it, have one or two babies but make sure you put them in preschool as soon as possible so you can keep your career and have lots of money to pursue your dreams, etc." {Feminism 1:1-20}
However, if you are a godly woman who desires to please the Lord, you must look in His Word to find out what He wants for you. What does the Lord want for most young women today; "I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully" {1 Timothy 5:14}. "NO! That can't be! What if my husband dies? What if he leaves me for another woman? What if we can't afford a nice home, babies and family vacations? The world is overpopulated so this must be so outdated. Surely, he wants more from me than this???"
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away {Matthew 24:35}. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever {Hebrews 13:8}. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it {Genesis 1:28}. And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they two shall be one flesh {Matthew 19:5}.
THIS is God's will for the majority of young women. Yes, some women will never marry and they are free to pursue what they believe the Lord's will is for them since, "An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the affairs of the Lord, so that she may be holy in body and spirit" {1 Corinthians 7:34}. There are examples of women in the Bible who use their singleness {due either to losing a husband or never getting married; it is not clear} for serving others in some capacity and serving the Lord. However, there are many women who would LOVE to be married but are never asked. I wonder if it is due to feminism that so many women either don't get married or get married late. Men believe that women no longer need them since the women today are all so highly educated with careers. John Mac Arthur admonished his congregation about this. He said if it was up to him, he would have all the godly women in his church on one side of the auditorium and the godly men on the other side and tell them to match up and get married! "Let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband" {1 Corinthians 7:2}. Men and women today seem afraid to get married which should not be the case since God created marriage because He knew it was not good for man to be alone. However, since the majority of women do eventually get married, this is whom I am writing for.
Look at the verse below that explains what older women should teach young women and how it deals with husbands, children and the home! Therefore, what is God's will for most young women? I don't think it's hidden in God's Word. It is to marry, BEAR CHILDREN {Yes, this is God's will for you, women! You don't have to wonder about it or agonize about the decision. God LOVES children and wants His people to be fruitful and multiply. He has NEVER changed His mind!}, and guide the home {be keepers at home!!!}. It's simple, clear-cut and isn't difficult to understand. Being a help meet to your husband, raising godly offspring and taking care of all the affairs of your home is GOD'S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE!!! Relish in it. Rejoice in it!
If you struggle with all the duties of keeping a home, struggle in your marriage, or need help and wisdom in raising godly offspring, please sign up for our school to get your Mrs. degree! You can sign up HERE! I wrote this post several years ago and women LOVED it! I have added what Emily could teach you since she's been added to our family since I wrote this post. This is the kind of school young women should be attending instead of being indoctrinated with feminist's garbage and empty philosophy that corrupts their minds and souls. Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge {Proverbs 19:27}.
That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
Titus 2:4,5
Diana · 491 weeks ago
Have a great day, Lori!
Lori Alexander 122p · 491 weeks ago
Diana · 491 weeks ago
Now that we're in our mid-thirties, I'm seeing many unmarried women. Some by choice, many not so - because the men of my generation have not been forced to grow up. Why should they, when women have made themselves cheap and will cohabit or sleep with guys without so much as a promise ring? I'm also seeing women my age and older who are "well-used." They've dated and lived with many guys, and they're cynical and worldly. They're also entering the twilight years of their reproductive abilities, often with no children. Some wake up to this fact too late and desperately want children, but having waited until their thirties or forties, they find that it's too late.
Very few of my contemporaries are married - definitely a minority. Very few have said yes to children. They're focused on living together, having fun, and climbing the career ladder, but not in building solid marriages or raising godly children.
I do indeed fear for coming generations. Thank you for your blog, Lori - it's a light in the midst of the darkness.
Lady Virtue · 491 weeks ago
And, indeed, feminism has contributed greatly to women marrying late or not marrying. As you said, many men think women don't need them if those women are educated, employed, and paying their own bills. Feminism teaches people to ascribe monetary worth to a situation above everything else. The Bible, however, says the love of money is the root of all evil (I Timothy 6:10).
Good post!
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Andrea · 491 weeks ago
Her role is to remain at home, under her father's protection, guidance and leadership until she leaves her home to make a home with her husband. If she never marries, she will remain at home, serving her family and church..in a manner that is pleasing to God!
I know all of these questions..they are really disheartening. Hard to believe that the Christian world is as snowed as the world..but largely, they are!
Keep up the good fight! It is worth it! Abandon the worldly promises for success, for trusting in God. We are teaching our daughters the same things. Then, I have seven sons (at this point) who are going to have an awfully difficult time finding godly young ladies who have forsaken self for Christ. You will add one more to their potential wife opportunities! Thank you!
Kelley · 491 weeks ago
~Kelley
wordsofgoldblog 11p · 491 weeks ago
I love your blog and always feel encouraged after reading here. Thank you!
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