Thanks so much for letting me be a part of this study group!
Like Deidre, I found the comment on circumstances to be very interesting. It was the first sentence that I highlighted.
I was raised in a culture where "better safe than sorry" was our reasoning behind most decisions. As "safe" as that might be, it doesn't hurt anyone to learn the history behind traditions and one just might come to an enlightened way of thinking. A few pages short of finishing the first chapter, I have already learned a few new things and learning feels good.
I had been married for almost 10 years, (today would've been my 19th anniversary) I have now been single for almost 10 years. The role of a wife had, at one time, been very important to me and in the past couple of years, I've grown very interested in the role of women, in general, in the church. I don't really feel gifted in the area of leadership, I'm quite content in the role of an assistant to the leader in most instances but I want to learn to serve God to the best of my ability. In the business world, I am a leader and if I can use whatever abilities I have to serve God, I want to do that.
I look forward to learning more and I look forward to our discussions that will challenge us all to be the best disciples we can be.
A study on marriage and women's ministry in Paul's letters
3 comments:
It seems like the "better safe than sorry" philosophy has been applied to all kinds of things. I think what Keener had to say about choosing a side before having knowledge in an area kind of address that.
I wrote a bit on my blog. Thought I'd like it here:
http://helplessandhopeful.blogspot.com/2007/05/paul-back-in-good-graces.html
Terri, I hope God shows us that it's His desire for us to use all of our talents to His glory, in church as well as out.
Lara
thought I'd LINK it here; oops, it's later than I thought ;)
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