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In 1 Timothy 1:9-15, "Instructions are given on proper dress and conduct for women in the church." I am especially interested in verse 12. It says, "I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent." What exactly does this mean? A person my husband works with says women should not be allowed to preach or teach in church. Is this true? Is there reference in the bible that states otherwise? I have been wanting to teach and I have listened to sermons given by women and have been very moved and felt the Holy Spirit working through them. Please let me know your thoughts. Thankyou! |
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I think you mean 1Tim chapter 2 not chapter 1
The emphasis here is not speaking and teaching, but spiritual authority in the church. The teaching by women in church must always be under male leadership and authority as God ordained male leadership and authority from the beginning. This scripture does not put a gag on women in church. Silent here could also be translated peaceable as in 1Ti_2:2. Because women in church must be under male leadership, they would be restricted from teaching doctrine and correction but would be allowed to teach exhortation. God made men and women different, so this is a good thing! This is explained further if we understand the meaning of 1Ti_2:14. It says Eve sinned because she was deceived and that Adam was not deceived. He was not deceived because he knew what he was doing! He sinned with full knowledge of the consequences. Because of Adam's sin, not Eve's, judgement came to all mankind (Rom_5:18), even tho Eve sinned 1st. God confronted Adam in the garden, not Eve (Gen_3:11), because God held Adam responsible. Therefore, men are the ones that God holds responsible for church leadership, not women.
In Christ Jesus, retxar
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