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“The Minister Problem”
Categories: FALSE WORSHIP, MEN & WOMEN, PREACHING/TEACHING, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGIONS, THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH, WORSHIP(This question is a follow up to “The Pastor Problem”)
We have other ministers (who are women), and his [the pastor] feelings about women seem to be not ones of love. Our church voted to ordain these women before he came, but he has blocked this.Sincerely,
Not Feeling The Love
Dear Not Feeling The Love,
Just one more nail in the coffin for this congregation. The role of women in the church is a very sensitive issue, which is why it is so important to carefully study the Scriptures on the topic. Our behavior should always be guided by what God says, not by our personal agendas or emotions. After clearly lambasting this “pastor” in the previous posts, we find ourselves in the odd position of agreeing with him. Women should not be ministers. 1 Tim 2:12 very clearly states that women should not be preachers or ministers. 1 Cor 14:34-35 further clarifies that public teaching in the church is not a role for women. Regardless of how politically incorrect that stance may be… that is what the Bible says. The congregation you are attending is sinning by having women ministers. It is time for you to find a faithful church because this church isn’t one. We would be happy to help you find a congregation in your area – simply e-mail us at askyourpreacher@mvchurchofchrist.org, and we will help track down a scripturally sound, Bible-following, God-fearing congregation near you.
