Is Feminism of the Bible?

I looked in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, and it defines feminism as "the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities." That sounds like a pretty fair world, right? The truth of the matter is that God didn't make women and men the same. Sure, both men and women should have the same rights, but God didn't give them the same duties on Earth. 

1. God states that men should have authority of power in church. 

1 Corinthians 14:34-35 - "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."

1 Timothy 2:12 - "But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence."

This verse lets us know that God ordains men to speak in the church. This means that the man is the only one with the power from God to preach His word. The man should lead the church with God in mind, and women are to stand by the men and support them. Now, I don't believe that women shouldn't have any part in church. There are other ways to be involved rather than preaching; Sunday school and treasury positions for instance, but they shouldn't have esteem authority because God laid that down for the men to have.

2. God states that a woman is under the submission of her husband.

Colossians 3:18 - "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord."

Ephesians 5:23 - "For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body."


God created man as the provider for his family. Since the man is the provider for the family, women are to respect the man and support her husband. Let me just point out that I don't mean that the man has the authority to rule the woman, but he is to lead his family in the right direction without being a dictator. Men has a lot of responsibility on them to give their families a good, successful life, and I think that they deserve credit for working so hard to do so. 

Although, God did give men authority, women are a value that can't be measured. 

1. God states that women are the weaker vessel. 

1 Peter 3:7 - "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."


In this verse, God is calling women the weaker vessel physically, which in most cases is true, but this doesn't mean that the woman is any less of value. I read a blog that was speaking about this specific verse, and I was blown away from the example that was used. The person was comparing a tank and a mini-van. The people driving those two vessels can be the two toughest people on Earth, but the mini-van is simply made weaker. Men and women are created differently. Women are like mini-vans in this example; physically weak, and commonly known for carrying children, while men are known for being much stronger physically like a tank, with the ability to use that strength to provide for their family. Men may have the stronger muscles physically, but women also have a great physical aspect, which is being able to carry children. Their bodies are used for different things, which is great! No matter the vessel, it doesn't mean the inside is weak, it's just simply different physical, biological makeup. 

2. The role of women is a great thing, and something to be proud of. 

Proverbs 18:22 - "[Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD."

Proverbs 31:10- "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies."

In Proverbs 31, God says a lot of things about the woman. There are quite a few things that women naturally possess that men do not; wonderful things. Here are some of those things:

• The woman provides her husband with love and care, and is loyal.
• The woman continuously works to keep her house in order; providing meals, clothing, etc. for her household. 
• The woman is generous, cares for the needy, speaks kindly, and is wise.
• The woman cares for her children, and leads them in the way of God. 
• She fears God, and puts His law first.

Let's face it; men would be lost without women, just like women would be lost without men. God put us both on this Earth because He knew that we would bring joy to each other, and would help each other in ways that the same gender can't do for one another. Men and women have different duties on this Earth, and that is okay! I'm fully aware that this is the twenty-first century, and women are doing so much more than they used to. I mean, I plan to finish my degree and work, and if I happen to marry someone along the way, I'll accept the position that God has placed me in. Sure, I'll continue to work and accomplish my dreams, but I'm still going to give my future husband the respect and authority of the household that God placed on the man. Women can be more influential and productive in the world without exceeding the position that God gave them. 

Beware of Cavities

Our teeth are something that needs to be taken care of every single day. They need to be flossed and brushed, and mouth wash can be used to add even further care. If teeth are taken care of as they should, they can work against cavities, and they can be built up to be very strong. 

On the other hand, if our teeth are not taken care of every day, they can develop cavities, and other serious damage. After this damage has been done, toothpaste, floss, and mouth wash is not able to fix that damage. At that point, teeth may have to be pulled, or a dentist will need to drill the cavity out of the tooth. 

Our relationship with God is the exact same concept. If we daily care for our relationship with God; praying, reading our Bible, witnessing for Him, etc. the connection we have with God will grow to be very strong. 

Contrary to living for God, if we don't care for our relationship with God daily, and we keep sin in our lives, cavities will be created, or in this sense, damage to our spiritual life. After the damage of sin has been done, reading our Bibles, or witnessing will not be able to change what has been done in the past, and it surely won't take it away. At that point, the dentist, our Heavenly Father has to step in, and we have to repent of our sins. Repentance is the only thing that will take the sins away. 

Unfortunately, while on this Earth, sin will not be forgotten. God will forgive, but until we die, we have to live with what sins we commit while in the world, which is why it is so important to stay away from sin. Even though it may be forgiven, sin has the possibility to follow us the rest of our days. Sin has the power to permanently damage our lives, and it can be out of our control, much like our teeth that can't be fixed once they are gone. 

Having sin in our lives brings more problems than luxuries. It may not be instant damage, but be sure that sin will have its consequences at one point or another. Sin builds up until it turns into something much worse. Don't let sin damage your life, take care of your sin from the start, and let God cleanse you. 

The Destruction of Acceptance

Hebrews 13:8 - "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever."

It seems that the world is becoming more and more accepting of sin everyday; abortion, homosexual relations, premarital sex, divorce, and so much more. The luxuries of sin urges us to want to accept more and more sin in the world. Society wants to live in their evil ways, therefore, they want to change what the Bible and God says, so that they can continue to live the way they want. The lack of acceptance that Christians have is being raised as a problem, when in reality, the issue is that society is accepting sin, and going against God. 

Revelation 22:18- "For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book.

Revelation 22:19 - "And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and [from] the things which are written in this book."

God clearly states in the Bible that we are not to take away from the Bible, nor are we to add to the Bible. This means that whatever the Bible states is what stays. It's not a matter of acceptance or no acceptance, it's a matter of whether or not one chooses to follow what the Bible says or not. Christians are not being "mean" by not being accepting of others' sins, they are following God. God is also not being "old fashioned" for not being accepting, people are simply becoming accustomed to living against God. 

It is becoming seen as a good thing for people to be "accepting." People don't take the time to see that they are sinning by doing this. If we want to follow God, we can't accept everyone's sins. Instead of accepting peoples' sins, we need to tell these people about God, and the salvation that they can receive if they are willing to give up sin. Not accepting others' sins does not mean that we are to treat them badly, but it means that we care for them enough to tell them that they are sinning against God, and giving them the opportunity to see God for who He truly is. 

We as Christians need to stand up for what God has given us to live by. It doesn't matter how many years passes, the Bible will still hold true. We can't make God who we want Him to be. If we are to change the image of God to hold the characteristics that we want Him to possess, that is taking away from who God is. Just like He loves us, we need to love Him enough to abide by His word. We have to use what God has given us, not change it. 

Workout With God

Feeling weak in God? Try these simple workouts to get that relationship with God that you've always dreamed of! 

1) Run a Mile in God's shoes: 

1 Corinthians 11:1: "Be ye followers of me, even as I also [am] of Christ."

Put yourself in God's shoes. Try and intimidate His kindness and love. His greatness can never be reached, but we can try our best to show the world the work God has done in our own lives. 

2) Lift Bible Dumbbells: 

2 Timothy 3:16-17 - "All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness."

The Bible was given to us for a guide for our lives. Work out your mind and absorb the knowledge that God has given us. The Bible will give you strength to spread His word, and have hope for a better future.

3) Crunch Away Sin: 

1 John 1:9 - "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Confess your sins to God, and rid them from your life. Without all that weight, you can become stronger in God, and go a longer distance for God. 

4) Prayer Planks: 

Philippians 4:6 - "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."

Find a place where you can fully concentrate on God, and pray. Pray that God will help you be a light to the world. Pray that He will give you the strength to stand up for God, and show Him your gratitude for doing all He does. 

5) Partner Medicine Ball Throw: 

Galatians 6:2 - "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."

Grab a partner, and help carry their burden. We all need help in life, which is why God puts other Christians in our lives. Lend a helping hand to fellow Christians, and let's cross the finish line together.

The Old Testament is Still Relevant

There is a lot of controversy over whether the Old Testament is still relevant or not. Many will say that we are in the modern times, and we need to move on from that, but how can we move on when it is still God's word? No matter how many years pass, the Old Testament is still going to be a part of what God wanted us to live by and learn from. 

The Old Testament is literally the beginning! If you were reading a book, would you begin in the middle of it? Probably not. You would want to know the back story and how everyone gets to the point that they are at. The Old Testament introduces us to who God is, and tells us the reason why we need saved, being the sin that began with Adam and Eve. If we were to begin with the New Testament, when Jesus is born, there would be no way to understand why He died on the cross. We would not be able to comprehend why we would need Jesus' salvation because the laws of God and the explaination of sin would be left in the Old Testament. 

Without seeing all the promises that God kept in the Old Testament, it would also be much harder to trust God, only reading the New Testament. In the Old Testament, God set aside a lot of promises and He showed His mercy to many, leading us to see how faithful He is to those that are willing to follow Him. Like in the story of Noah, God promised that He would bring Noah and his family out of the flood because they followed Him, and God did exactly that. These are the stories that God set aside for us, so that we could believe in Him to bring us out of trouble too. 

The Old Testament gives us role models to live by, and prophesies to look forward to that are fulfilled by the New Testament teachings. Every part of the Bible should be honored and cherished, for it is from God, and He wants it to be used for His glory. 

Before You Go To Sleep, Make Sure You Are....

Before you go to sleep, make sure you are...

1) SAVED:

1 John- "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God."

Going to bed knowing that you are saved is the best feeling in the world. You don't have to worry about what will happen once you go to sleep. No matter what happens in your life, your final destination is Heaven.

2) THANKFUL:

2 Corinthians- "Thanks [be] unto God for his unspeakable gift."

God sacrificed everything for us, including His own son, the least we can do is thank Him for what He has done in our lives. He blesses us, and keeps us safe on a daily basis, and that is definitely something to be thankful for. God deserves praise.

3) FORGIVEN:

1 John 1:9 - "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Asking God for forgiveness will prepare the heart to do the things of God. If we have sin in our heart, it is preventing us from being as Godly as we can be. With sin, we are weak, but with God, we are strong. 

4) BURDEN FREE:

Psalms 55:22 - "Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."

Galatians 6:2 - "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."

Giving all of your burdens to God before falling to sleep will help you be worry free, and release what is bearing down on your heart. Praying for those things and the prayers of others will give you hope that God will take care of those things, and give you the Godly end that you are hopefully looking for.

 
5) READ UP:

Romans 15:4 - "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope."

Reading the Bible gives a peace that can't come from anything else. It contains promises and hope for what is to come, and you can rest easy knowing those hopes are in your heart. 

Fall To Your Knees; Jesus Is Coming

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 - "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:" 

There are many prophesies found in the Bible about the coming of Jesus that is coming true today. God is preparing for the coming of the Lord, and it could come at any moment. Jesus will bring those that are saved out of the world to Heaven, and for those that are not saved, they will be left behind on Earth to endure the tragedies of the tribulation, a seven year period of horror. Fortunately, God gave us these prophesies in the Bible in order to be knowledgeable of the events leading up to Jesus' coming, and here are a few:

1) War: (Matthew 24:6-7) "And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:" 

We are surely seeing a lot of terror and strife between nations in this period of time. There are thousands of terrorists acts and rumors of them. ISIS is a very unfortunate example of this, seeing that they kill thousands of innocent people, and continue to grow. 

2) Earthly Disturbances: (Matthew 24:7) "And there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows."

There are a lot of weather disasters that are occurring, and predicted to occur. In California, droughts has caused a huge outbreak in fires, and a horrific mudslide is predicted to occur once rain does come. Earthquakes are also prevalent there, and they are beginning to happen in places that have never happened before. 

3) False Followers: (Matthew 24:4-5) "And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many."

We see people that are falsely living for God everyday. There are thousands of people that will say they are saved, but they are living a very sinful life. Many today think they are alright with God because they have lived a "good" life, but this couldn't be further from the truth. None is "good," which is why we have Jesus who will take our sins away. 

5) Deceivers in High Places: (Matthew 24:11) "And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many."

Politicians, actors, singers, and even preachers, are deceiving many people today. People that have a lot of authority are saying they are of God, when in reality, they are of the devil. Politicians are telling us one thing, then doing something totally different, after we elect them. Some preachers are telling us that we can make it to Heaven by living a good life, but we can't. Actors and singers are saying that they are for God, but then they sing about sin, or act sinful on TV. These people are gaining such an influence in the world that they are having a bigger influence than God in peoples' minds. 

6) Strong Delusion:(2 Thessalonians 2:11) "And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:"

Today, people believe everything is okay; abortion, gay marriage, premarital sex, using God's name in vain, porn, etc. They are being so deceived by worldly people that are being influenced by the devil. The devil has people in the world that he is using to deceive people into believing the lie that sin is okay. I've heard people say that premarital sex is okay, because God knows that they intend to get married. This is a lie because God does not condone sex before marriage at all. He says that sex is to be left for after marriage, no exceptions. More and more of this will come into the world as we get closer to the end of the world. God is allowing this because it is His prophecy that this would happen near the time of Jesus' coming. 

For those that are saved, these prophesies are just another step to being with our God in Heaven, a land without deceit and terror. The world will continue to grow worse and worse, but with Jesus in our hearts and the hope for a better land, we as Christians can make the journey until the end. So, fall to your knees; possess the peace of God, and pray for those that are deceived. The world is coming to an end soon; be prepared to see Jesus.

Reigniting Your Fire For God

So, how do we reignite our fire for God? 

1) Give up all the sin in your life: (James 4:7 - Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you"). As long as we have sin in our lives, our relationship with God will be at a standstill. God can't cohabit in our hearts with sin. If God and the devil were to live together in our hearts, could you imagine the strife and disastrous end that would be? God isn't able to use a sinful person to be the light that the world needs because a sinful person is only going to multiply the darkness. He is only able to use to use those that follow Him. God needs Christians that will show the mercy of God to the world, not one that will join the sinners. If we are to confess our sins, God will do wondrous acts in our lives, and will use us to help a dying world. All we have to do is ask. (1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"). 

2) Don't just read your Bible, study it: I spent years solely reading my Bible, and it being just words on a page for me. Having gone to church my entire life, it embarrassed me that I hardly knew anything about the Bible, even children's stories. When I began studying God's word though, it really blessed my heart because God opened my heart up to more knowledge of the Bible. I was learning more about the Bible than I had ever known because God was opening my heart up to things I couldn't see when I was just reading words. When God sees that we are trying to learn His word, He will give us understanding of the Bible. (Ecclesiastes 2:26: “To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness"). When we have wisdom and knowledge of the Bible, this is when we can witness to the world, and tell them of God's wondrous works. 

3) Memorize knowledge of the Bible: This goes along with studying the Bible, but I have found that since I started memorizing verses and stories of the Bible, I have been finding so much joy in my life. I am finally able to have discussions of the Bible with other people, and share what I have learned. Like in Ephesians 6, I was so happy when I memorized the armor of God because I had never been able to discuss something so in depth from the Bible. Also, it might sound crazy, since I grew up in church my whole life, but I had never learned all the books of the Bible. I began listening to a children's song, and I'm still working on memorizing them completely, but I found such joy from knowing at least half of them. The knowledge that comes from God's word is holy, and will protect us. We can use His word to lead others to Christ, and bring light into a dim world. (Psalms 119:11 "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee").

4) Pray: (1 Thessalonians 5:17 - "Pray without ceasing"). What a simple statement, but powerful message. God created prayer, so that we may confess our sins, give our burdens to God, and ask God for help in times of need. It is something that is solely between the person and God, which makes it so powerful. God is able to take away our sins and cleanse of to be white as snow. He is able to answer our prayers, and make us worry free. There is not one person in the world that wouldn't love to have that in their life. All a person must do is talk to God. He will listen. (Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh [is] weak"). Prayer with God will keep us out of sin. He will instill in us the power to stay away from fleshly desires if we ask Him. Prayer is a powerful thing, and a key action in our walk with God. 

5) Find Godly Friends: (1 Corinthians 15:33 "Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners"). God wants us to surround ourselves with people of God, so that we do not sway from our walk with God. If we have people of sin in our lives, the only way that they will lead us is down. It's impossible to keep a close relationship with God, while we are dabbing around with sin. With Godly friends, a person can overcome any problem in their life. They will have someone to pray with, study with, comfort one another, and encourage each other in their Christian lives. 

6) Find a place of worship and fellowship: Last, but not least, it is important that we have a place to escape the world. Finding a church filled with the people of God and the joy of God is a very key element in bettering your relationship with God. (Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them"). God states that when people gather together to praise His name, He will be there with them. It is important to worship God for what He has done for us. He will bless us for it. God honors people that are willing to stand in front of a crowd of people for His glory. Church also is a great place to find Godly friends and influences. We should look to the people of God as examples of who we should be. For example, we can try to be more like our pastor, a Sunday school teacher, our choir director, or simply a Godly man or woman that is trying to live for Christ. A Godly church will provide us with friendships, knowledge, and help, leading us closer to our God. (Psalms 122:1-9 "(A Song of degrees of David.) I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD").

Take Joy in Being a "Bible-Thumper"

"Jesus Freak!" "Bible-Thumper!" If you have been a Christian very long, you are probably very familiar with these words. God said in 2 Timothy 3:12: "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." Some people in the world cannot understand why, we as Christians, live for God, so they act out harshly toward us. A term that is commonly used to describe Christians is "old-fashioned." The majority thinks that people need to live in the modern times, and believe everything that has recently came about, but the thing is, God is not modern. God has always been here, and He has been here for us. He laid the foundation to live by, being the Bible, and this should be followed up until the point He comes back to take His children to Heaven, no matter what the world begins to believe. God is not modern, He is timeless.

God knows what it is like to be hated. He has been hated by the world from the beginning times. God said, "If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you" (John 15:18). The world doesn't necessarily hate us, they hate God and the power that He has. People do not like the fact that God overpowers them. They want to be their own god, and do what they want. It is usually the concept of authority that they hate. Many hates the thought of someone telling them what to do, and being a Christian takes a lot of sacrifice. A person can't be number one in their own lives, and live for God the way that they should. It's impossible.

Although it may seem that the world is against you, God says to love those that hate us. "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;" (Matthew 5:44). If we are to love those that hate us, and treat them right, our testimony will grow in the Lord. God will bless us for showing His kindness and mercy even in times where we are being persecuted for believing in Him. By showing the world that we have the love of God within us, and we are joyful, this might influence the world to find God as well.

No matter what a person calls you, no matter what they do to you, or say about you, God is on our side. God says, "Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:10). God will bless us with the joys of Heaven someday for living righteously. Unfortunately, those that act out in evil ways toward God will not receive the blessings of Heaven. "For [it is] better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing" (1Peter 3:17). God says that it is better to do good, so that we will have our names written in the Book of Life, rather than do evil and be happy on the Earth, and have to suffer in Hell for denying God and our sins.

God knows how hard persecution can be. He goes through it everyday, just like us. He understands how it feels to be put down for believing in Him, and how hard it is to show the world your beliefs in fear of being mistreated. For this reason, He gives the most blessings to those that serve Him. Christians sacrifice a lot in their life to serve Him, which they should, and God rewards effort.

"The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?" (Psalm 118:6). People in this world only has so much power, but God has all power, and He won't let harm come upon you.