Different Roles for Men and Women

Examining the Bible to see the roles of men and women is not a particularly popular thing to do, especially in modern day America. But the Bible is clear on this matter.

First, we note that men and women are equal in God's sight. Galatians 3:28 says, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." God loves all of His people, sent Jesus to die for all. But contrary to what many believe in the world today, the roles are different.

Genesis 2:18 tells us that in the creation, "the Lord God said, 'It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.' " Some translations say "a help meet for him" or "a helper suitable for him." The Lord has given leadership roles in the church to the men. Note 1 Timothy 2:12; "..I do not permit a woman to teach or have authority over a man, but to be in silence. For Adam was formed first, then Eve." There are a number of passages that talk about the role of men in the church, where men are given the leadership roles there; note Acts 6:3, 1 Corinthians 14:34, and Titus 1:5. But we see the valuable role of women in so many ways in both the Old and New Testament. Proverbs 31 talks about the value of a worthy woman. Her price is "far above rubies." Paul comments on the faith of Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:5, "when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also." In Acts 18, Aquila and his wife Priscilla taught a man who needed some correction in his beliefs. On and on we see the valuable contribution of women.

But the roles are different. We need only to accept His truth and serve Him in His way. Thanks for reading. May God bless you!