Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Women are More Delicate


As believers in Christ Jesus, we should desire to walk after the Spirit. Yes, we are in the Spirit the moment we believe. The Spirit indwells us. However, we are commanded to walk after the Spirit and not after the flesh. I made a list recently of all the sins that characterize walking after the flesh. One of them was "emulations" {KJV}. The definition of "emulations" is "ambition to endeavor to equal or excel others {as in achievement}." 

This is exactly what feminism is doing. They say that they are fighting for "equality" with men. They are using the wrong word because in Christ, we are equal with men. We have the same worth and value in His sight as men. They should say they want to be the "same" as men. They want to be "equal" or the same as men and even excel them in every way possible. They want to take over their jobs. They want to be CEOs and Presidents. They want to leave their homes all day so they can make as much money as possible. Some women even want to become men.

We, as women who seek to please the Lord in all areas of our lives, should not be this way. We should respect the authority structure that the Lord has put into place. We should not want to take away our husband's headship over us nor try to lead the family. We shouldn't argue with them and demand our way but submissively follow them where ever they may lead us and do what they tell us to do.

"God reestablished a cardinal rule that day in the Garden that has proved wise and best. We are the weaker vessel because we are more frail and delicate. Therefore, man is our head, to give us strength and guidance. We as mothers find our greatest fulfillment as we serve God in our God-designated role in God's order. It is God's design.

God endowed a woman with a more tender, emotional nature. She feels insufficient when alone and fears the unknown. Peer opinions sway her more easily. She craves love and attention. This makeup suits a mother for the more protected role of being a keeper at home. 

Our husbands give us guidance and direction. With a more stable nature, they make wise decisions and we trust their judgment. We place confidence in their ability to lead us." {Ruth Mast}

No matter how hard women try to be the same as men, they never will be since they were created female and are the weaker sex. When I was younger with four young children and Ken traveled often, I hated being home alone without him at night. I still don't like it. Women need the protection of a man. This is the way God made it and it will always be this way. I bet even Hillary Clinton has male body guards since they will be able to protect her better than any female ones could. 

Therefore, walk in the Spirit, women. Don't try to be the same as men. Rejoice in your femininity in which the Lord created you to be. Men appreciate feminine women because it is opposite of them. They don't want masculine women and neither does God. Follow and appreciate the leadership of your husband, for this pleases the Lord.

Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
1 Peter 3:7

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HappyHomemaker · 457 weeks ago

Great post today Lori, you are tempting me to get this book! Just yesterday I was thinking about how much I would hate to be alone at night and would probably be scared, but it's funny, as long as my husband is here, I am fine. I am so glad he is my protector. I was raised with boys and thought I could do anything they could. It's only in the last ten to fifteen years that I realize exactly how wrong I was. I will never be as strong as my husband, physically or emotionally. He is my rock and he is the one that God put over me to guide me and I am so very grateful. Honestly, I am so glad to be a woman, because I couldn't handle being a man. I couldn't handle the stress--- knowing I would be the provider and protector of my family--- it makes me anxious just thinking of it, but my husband handles it all so well. Thank God He created us different and created us to complement one another.
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Unfortunately, HappyHomemaker, there are no more of these books for cheap on Amazon. I bought it for $5 and now it's $24! I feel the same way about Ken that you do about your husband. I love that he is stronger than me in every way. This doesn't bother me in the least.
This is such a great post! Such an inspiration for young women 😊What book? If you don't mind me asking.
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Lady Virtue · 457 weeks ago

One of the scariest things about being unmarried for so long was the nights alone, without a husband's presence to protect me and keep me safe. I'm SO glad to be married now and to have my husband with me, especially at night! As the older women used to say, "There's just something about having a man around the house..."

Great post, Lori!
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I do think it is much safer for women to have a man in the home. I loved it when my sons were teenagers because then I had 3 men in the home!
how lovely!!

Thank you dear Lori, this has blessed me today :)

Blessings to you
Helen UK
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Thank you, sweet Helen!
I really enjoyed reading this post; thank you for sharing! We are so bombarded with feminism in our culture that it really takes a conscious effort to "swim against the stream" and be soft, delicate, and feminine. I desire to have a strong and masculine husband one day, so this post is a great reminder to be intentional and mindful about the way I think/speak/act/dress :-)

On a side note, I was scrolling through the 'Always Learning' Facebook page, and I just wanted to say how very sorry I am for all of the hateful comments that you have been receiving. I know that hearing some of those things must be hurtful. Please know that many young women (including myself!) are so blessed and encouraged by your posts. Thank you for doing what you are commanded to do by teaching us younger women!
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HappyHomemaker · 457 weeks ago

I saw those too. And just to make sure you know, you are a blessing to many of us Lori. You have inspired me to stop caring if someone thinks I am a doormat, you have helped me to see that the only thing that matters is that I am living as God calls me to. This blog also serves as a reminder that it is an honor to be a helpmeet and not something that is degrading as many women see it. Again, thank you so much for all you do, it is greatly needed in this sad, sad world.
One of my posts has gone viral and it is mostly because of people being angry with it. Yes, there are MANY hateful and mean comments all in one post but I have been getting them for over 5 years since I began blogging. This is why I had to begin moderating my comments a long time ago. They aren't hurtful to me since I know I teach the Truth of God's Word and He has my back! :)
Dear Lori,
Thank you so much for this post. It truly resonates with me, especially as we are in the middle of moving home, and carrying out a restoration in it at the same time. I have been scrubbing and cleaning so hard for nearly two weeks, but my husband is running his business, and doing all the heavy lifting.
I am so grateful for his strength and ability to manage all of this, yet still take into consideration the things I am unable to do.

Blessings,
Christine
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I would have such a hard time without Ken doing the heavy lifting for me, Christine. Instead of fighting it, like most women do, why not appreciate it and be thankful that the Lord created us differently for different purposes?
Great post, Lori! I admit I had to laugh out loud at the women need protection from men though. In my marriage, and my husband would agree, I would be the more fierce protector. I have a black belt in karate and used to teach! My husband loves this about me and it absolutely does not make me masculine. I am strong and powerful and that is the way God made me and I rejoice in it.
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This is great, Emily. Many women today should learn some form of self-protection. However, the majority of men are much stronger than women. This is why you don't see one single female able to make a college or pro football, basketball, or baseball team. Men have 10 times the testosterone than women. God does call women the weaker vessel! He was the One who created us so He should know.
About woman leader (like presidents or PM) I believe it's acceptable as far as she is the Godly leader. Besides, I believe (just to remind) top down approach for fighting feminism like barring woman from being like; legal officials, scientists, pilots, etc, could cause discontent which can cause, for worse, a civil war.

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