Lesson 2138

(Lesson 2138)(10-14-17)  1 Timothy 2:7-15
    “Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity. I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. For Adam was first formed, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.”

    Today’s quote is a controversial one in many religous circles. Therein, Paul stated that he would that all men pray everwhere. He, in essence, told women that whild in church, they are to dress themselves in a manner that reflects the humility of a devoted child of God.
     Paul also stated that; ‘HE’, “suffers not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.” We should note that Paul, rather than presuming to relate a command from God, made a point of clarifying the it was his decision that women should not speak in church, not a commandment from God.
     This lesson has been argued from every angle for centuries, and I certainly am not trying to settle it here. I will only say that it is up to the individual child of God to decide what the above scripture means to him/her. And, I will leave this lesson with another statement the Paul made during his ministry; “For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been *baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither MALE NOR FEMALE: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:26-28)~