If we are imprecise in our observation of where we are in the mix of environments of service, we can be the source of misuse of the doctrine of the Bible. In consideration of our topic of this day, we say that sloppiness may persuade us that we should discard gender bias when we are in the church, in favor of some activist’s approach that may be appropriate in the family. Sometimes, we do this as based on, what may be called, equal rights.
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Scripture persuades us to keep precision active in worship. For instance, Scripture draws a distinction in the gender, by establishing a new title of reference. An example of that is seen in the following Scripture’s use of the word, prophetess.
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes. And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asahiah a servant of the king’s, saying, Go ye, inquire of the LORD for me, and for the people, and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that is found: for great is the wrath of the LORD that is kindled against us, because our fathers have not hearkened unto the words of this book, to do according unto all that which is written concerning us.
So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went unto Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college;) and they communed with her.
(2 Kings 22:11-14)
In that Scripture, the woman is not referred to as being a prophet. Moreover, as is obvious, the prophetess is not a priest. Yes, these distinctions are important: yes, they are very important. A prophet could be called upon to carry out capital punishment, as was done with the prophet Elijah. The action of this prophet of God begins with the gathering together of certain false prophets of Israel.
– Explore Gender Bias — Definitely: Part Thirteen –
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