There really is “relational power” released when we seek to understand another before seeking to be understood ourselves. When we fail to understand each other’s differences, we are doomed to fail by inaccurately judging each other’s motives. And in all your getting, get understanding” ( Proverbs 4:7). “Wisdom is the principal thing therefore get wisdom. While we are “equal” in many ways, a significant key to building strong marriages and family relationships is understanding our differences! Jesus chose women to be the first to see Him, and to preach about the resurrection miracle. Jesus chose Peter to help establish the early Church. Esther was chosen by God to save Israel from genocide. Joseph was chosen by God to save Israel from famine. Mary, a woman, was chosen by God to bring a Savior into the world. Paul, a man, was chosen by God to bring the Gospel to the nations. Look at the examples we have in the Bible: This means we are equal candidates to be used by God. “This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus” ( Ephesians 3:6). “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” ( Galatians 3:28). And although we are quite different, we are “equally” valuable to our Father: God has also created the human male and female with unique differences and strengths, as well as specific needs. Think about the vast creative diversity in the universe: snowflakes, galaxies, animals, flowers, insects, trees – all amazing, complex, and uniquely beautiful. “So God created man in His own image in the image of God He created him male and female He created them ( Genesis 1:27). “Equality” was never God’s intention in His creation. And in our modern society, the failure to understand these God-given differences has shaken our homelives, ruined marriages and left families in a really scary situation. Nor am I suggesting that a person should be offered more opportunity, more money, or greater deference, solely based on their sex.Īll that aside, women and men are called the “opposite sexes” for good reason: we actually are different. That is a completely false and offensive notion. In today’s culture, we are all about equality, even affecting the words we use, like “humankind” instead of “mankind,” or stores offering “unisex” clothing.Įven as language changes, the truth remains: God did not create men and women “equal.” And no, that does not imply that one sex is somehow “better” than the other. Now, if I left that truth there without explanation, many of you would get angry and stop reading. Contrary to popular belief, men and women are not created equal!
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