Devotion and the service
of women in the church are topics with more on the crux of the matter regarding
modern social legislation. A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “Pastor Ken”
(Level 1 with 180 points, a member since April 8, 2012) posted the
following:
A woman ordained
minister?
What could they do that is legal according to the
bible? Would they even need to be ordained in the 1st palce? Only God ordains...
Additional Details
A woman with a paper that shes ordained is wrong
isnt it?
THE BATTLE AXE: The Crux of
the Matter (10/26/2012)—Given that law must be fundamental, and must serve as
the anchor and base whereby exchange, interaction and continuing relationships
are maintained, law is published and put into place before decision-making and
opportunities for thought and action. Law proclaims and reveals probable
consequences and outcomes of choices. Where current presentations of public
issues through debate and media events repeatedly fail is in that they speculate
or speak about the law, while not declaring the law. Lacking the authority of
the law, the statements made are often misdirected, uninformed, and weak.
Examples are seen in recent media campaigns to promote legislation in support of
gambling initiatives in nearby Maryland that appeal to voters in terms of
benefits to education, employment, and economic growth. Television ads have
been broadcast featuring retired educators, government officials, and well-known
athletes. None have raised the issues of social and spiritual corruption, the
association of gambling with increased use of alcohol, or the influx of
prostitution. There has been no mention of the impact upon the police burden
(e.g., manpower, security, supervision of traffic, etc.). More than this, there
seems to be no detailed, realistic and reliable public information on how both a
gambling business and its host community become solvent and stable. The
persistence of “hidden” and “unexposed” process is a sure sign that there will
be unanticipated and unintended outcomes. An illustration of what results when
a segment of a nation’s population denies that it must be accountable to law has
been seen in the violence by drug cartels of Mexico that execute the entire
family of drug enforcement officers. Their goal is not to control or replace
the present government so much as to eliminate all law. Among men there are
bad, oppressive and unfair laws; however, these do not come from GOD, and are
not built upon precepts and principles for enduring productive relationships,
and eternal life.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: And unto
the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God,
who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine
brass; I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience,
and thy works; and the last to be more than the first. Notwithstanding
I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel,
which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit
fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. And I gave her space to
repent of her fornication; and she repented not. Behold, I will cast her into a
bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they
repent of their deeds. And I will kill her children with death; and all the
churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I
will give unto every one of you according to your works. (Revelation 2: 18-23,
King James Version)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Some to
Rule? (03/31/2012); Birth Control and Sexism? (03/16/2012); Many Forms of GOD?
(03/17/2012); Binder 28: Purity (10/25/2011)
Here are some ideas that are shared among the
mature sons and daughters of GOD through Jesus Christ:
In accordance with the Scriptures,
consecration for sacred service that pertains to atonement for sin was to meet a
number of peculiar specifications. Separation, cleansing and anointing were
essential as were considerations of birth order, priestly inheritance, maturity,
stamina, and various levels of emotional and psychological strength needed for
the slaughter of livestock. The physical limitations of women included their
regular cycle to remove unfertilized eggs that would otherwise decay, and become
poisons within their bodies. Also, the problems attending childbearing and
birth limited the participation of women in all social and spiritual service.
Generally, regardless of ones gender, an issue of bodily fluids, and certainly
of blood, made one unclean, that is, unfit for sacred service and full
participation within the community of believers.
In the dispensation of the Gospel, women are
not denied discipleship, and their function and service includes operating as
prophetess and saint. Like women of the Old Testament, that include the judge
Deborah, women often were the strength that nourished the bonds maintaining
groups in faith. Nevertheless, the official titles, and division of labor for
women within the assembly and community of believers do not include bishop,
deacon, teacher, and apostle. Given the oneness of man and wife before GOD,
many understand that both the bishop and his wife occupied the bishopric; and
both were anointed in single service. Their specific duties, functions and
works were different, even according to gender; however, the efforts of one
always complemented and completed the efforts of the other.
All believers have place in the work of
spreading the Gospel, however, all are not to preach from the pulpit, teach in
formal settings, or do anything other than display the Spirit of Christ in their
daily living and routines of life. In their roles as wives and mothers, women
are granted full authority to operate in the dictates of their faith that
include humility, obedience, and unselfishness.
There is far more to be said, correctly
applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, in the dispensation from
Christ, neither women nor children are denied opportunities to serve, share and
express themselves in spiritual devotion to GOD. Where problems arise, there
are usually worldly issues of envy, manipulation, presumption, pride, and social
prestige. Divine authority and holy presence are not discerned.) Even so, I
trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your
faith.
THE BLACK
PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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