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| I know women shouldn't be in spiritual leadership over men, but to what extent does that go? If a man says something that I could reply with a Bible verse, is that okay, or is that liking leading him? If I know that a man is wrong about something, is it okay to point out to him why? Christians are supposed to go to a person alone before bringing other people with them, but is that okay for a woman to do with a man? What about guys that are younger than me? | ||
| Paul’s statement regarding women in leadership over men (I Timothy 2) is specifically given in the context of a church setting. Just as God’s structure for the home is clear (husbands over wives, parents over children), so God’s structure in the church is clear (Pastors over congregations, Men over women.) The point is that women are not to be in spiritual leadership over men in the church, so that eliminates women pastors, women teaching men’s Sunday school, etc.
It does not mean that women have no spiritual insights, wisdom, or help they can give to men. Acts 18:26 says that Aquilla AND Priscilla helped Apollos with his Bible doctrines. There is nothing SCRIPTURAL prohibiting women from spiritually teaching men outside of a church setting. That doesn’t mean that it’s always a good idea, however. Culture, setting, and social issues could still make it a problem. Going to a person in private would be a good idea, but take into account how they will respond to your instruction. If it would be received better coming from someone else, then that would probably be a good idea. The point is that the person learns and does right, not who has the privilege of helping him.
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