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WHY THE CHRIST DOES NOT ALLOW WOMEN
AUTHORITY TO TEACH IN A CONGREGATION.

With reference to Jews and Gentiles, The Christ gave holy authority to Paul as the apostle to the nations. (Rom 11:13). Paul raised an important issue: As illustrated in the case of the first woman Eve, women are easily deceived by satan. (1 Tim 2:14). Ever since The Christ founded his first congregation, rebellious men and women over many generations have progressively "trampled" on the authority and work of Spirit anointed sons of God.  (Final period of "trampling": Rev 11:2).  However, anointed sons of God are the ones that have Spirit authority from God to teach the "Way" of The Christ to obedient men and women on earth.  (John 14:6.  1 John 2:27).

Consequently, there are now only self-appointed unsealed men and women presiding over churches and congregations. They do not receive Spirit communications from God by Holy Spirit, and so try to teach without it according to their own will. This unholy usurpation of the authority of faithful anointed sons of God has caused desolation in the spiritual "land" of God and barrenness of spirit. (Dan 11:31). It has also inspired wicked women to overstep God-given boundaries and assume authority given only to anointed men. (Rev 2:20-23). Although knowing full well The Christ's directive through the apostle Paul prohibiting women from even speaking in a congregation on spiritual matters, apostate men have even allowed women to put themselves up as priests, inducing other female members in congregations to do the same!  (1 Tim 2:11  14). But not only are they overstepping the Lord's commandment, they are teaching the "commands of men as doctrines."  (Matt 15:8,9.  See 1 Cor 14:33-37).

THE WAY FOR MARRIED WOMEN.
As Almighty God intended, women should be a glory of their husbands. (1 Cor 11:7-9). On spiritual matters they must not raise questions in a congregation, but must ask their husbands at home. They should be a helpful complement of their husbands, and not seek to domineer over them.

In cases where a faithful woman is married to an irreconcilable husband, she is not required to remain in servitude to such a man. If by her chaste conduct in Christ she is unable to win over her abusive husband, she may leave him.  (1 Cor 7:10-16).

For further information on the role of women, click on the following link:  Women.

7/11/04.