Women accuse me of hating women. How could I hate them when I spend so
much time writing to them the ways of the Lord? I am a woman. I love being a
woman. I have never had a desire to be a man nor do a man’s job. I am deeply
satisfied with the way the Lord has created me. I understand the role He has given
me and it is good. I love being feminine, however, I also respect men and their role in society. I love the men of my family and extended family.
I am, however, deeply saddened how male bashing is perfectly okay in our
culture. I am even more deeply saddened how lukewarm the Church is becoming. It
has watered-down God’s principles and His will for our lives. Here is an
example. Have you heard of Lisa Bevere? To be honest, I don’t know much about
her but someone pointed out an article on her blog. It was written by a man named Kris Vallotton and
he bashes men by explaining all the horrible things men have done. He
fails to name anything they have accomplished like invent and build everything
that we are blessed with today. What about all the good Presidents, Leaders,
and Preachers who were men? He conveniently overlooked them. Why did he bash
men? In order to prove that women should be in leadership positions in the
Church!
Mr. Vallotton accused the Church of being biblically inaccurate in allowing women
to be leaders in the Church but failed to use one Bible verse to prove this
false teaching. Here is a paragraph from his post ~
“I have an amazing wife, two daughters, a
daughter-in-law and three granddaughters that wake up every day to a world of
discrimination simply because of their gender. But the most troubling aspect of
this oppression is that the Church is often found leading it! Many believers
have developed a theology that proactively uses the Bible to disqualify women
from the most formidable roles of leadership, especially in the Church. I am
appalled by the number of Christian leaders who are convinced that women are
not as qualified, called, and/or gifted to lead as men are.”
Can you tell me how this man
manipulates this scripture to mean that women should teach in the Church? But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to
remain quiet {1 Timothy 2:12}. How about this one? Let your women keep silence
in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are
commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. And if they will learn
anything, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to
speak in the church {1 Corinthians 14:34}. The qualifications for elders and deacons are "the husband of one wife." I am not sure how Paul could have written any more clearly.
In Vallotton's thinking, it’s oppression that
is causing women to not have leadership positions in the church. The Bible
clearly teaches that women shouldn’t be leaders in the Church. I have written
about this topic several times. It doesn’t mean women are inferior to men in any
way and they are certainly not oppressed. God has given them different roles.
We are the ones who have babies and get to raise them for the Lord. There are
numerous ways we can serve in society and in the Church. Many are in need and the loving hand of
a woman is just what would soothe and comfort them.
This article disgusts me as I am sure it will do the same to many of you. I expect to be disgusted by teachings of the world but for someone who calls themselves a believer to write something so contrary to Truth is speaking evil about God's Word. This is called blasphemy and teachings like this are leading many astray. Don't listen to women preachers. Don't agree with writings such as this that are completely opposed to the Word of God. This is why you must be in the Word daily to see clearly right from wrong. Rejoice in who the Lord made you and the role He has given you!
