A Woman Dressed for Success1 Timothy 2:9-15
Leadership Academy for Girls
a new generation of women leaders??
Oprah Winfrey
Leadership Academy for Girls
RespectHonorServiceCompassion
is this a Biblical mission??
authorial intent
• Timothy’s ‘leadership target’ for the Ephesian church was “blameless”.
• The church and its leadership has the responsibility of developing its people.– Both men and women! No person left behind– In their God-given roles, according to Biblical
standards, and without compromise
complementarian view
• Men and Women are EQUAL in imaging God (Gen 1:27), sinning (Rom 6:23), salvation (Gal 3:28),
giftedness and value to the Body (Tit 2:3-4; 1 Cor
12:7), worship ability (1 Cor 11:5, 11-12) and honor (Eph 5:21; 1 Tim 5:1-2).
• Men and Women are UNEQUAL in roles or authority (1 Cor 11:3, 7-9; Eph 5:22-33; Gen 2:18).
– Men are the leaders, providing direction– Women are the helpers, providing support
respectable apparel
• Do not dress/act in ways that distract from godly worship
“respectable” = modesty + self-control
modest
• “Shamefacedness” is a blend of humility and modesty– Cover your body, as if ashamed to show it– Use your body to glorify God not manipulate
or control men – Dress for the sake of your brother, not
causing him to stumble
self-controlled
• “Sobriety” is a combination of free will and grace– Exercise an entire command of the passions
and desires– Be the one who masters her desires and
passions, especially her sensual appetite– We cannot be self-controlled without the
Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23)
respectable apparel
• Do not dress/act in ways that distract from godly worship
“respectable” = not extravagant +
not sensual = “worshipful”
HAIR
JEWELRY
CLOTHING
orthodox learning
• Do not ignore or reject good, godly instruction
“learning” = quiet + submissive
quiet
• “Silence” is not the same as quiet– Out of respect for the teacher, listen carefully
to what he says– Investigate each word wisely, w/o causing or
continuing disruptive, divisive arguments– Affirm the preaching of truth
submissive
• “Subjection” is an obedience that recognizes and respects authority, roles– Intentionally place yourself under the
leadership of the ones given that role– Follow directions beautifully not blindly– Authority to lead is delegated, ability to
follow is deliberate; choose to submit
orthodox learning
• Do not ignore or reject good, godly instruction
“learning” = not teaching men +
not exercising authority
what to do with vv.13-14?!!
• Women are easily duped, so don’t trust them with leadership
• Eve is the cause of our downfall – to be blamed
• A key example of “danger” thru ignoring functional roles
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what to do with v.15?!!
• Safety in “Christian” childbirth
• Rescue (of Eve or all women) through the birth of Christ
• A key example of “redeeming” thru functional roles
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Leadership Academy for Girls
ModestySelf-controlQuietnessSubmission
This is a Biblical mandate!
Apostle Paul
conclusions
• Embrace the gender roles that God has given you
• Respect the other gender for what they bring to the team
• Make the greatest contribution that you can at your position