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Should Women Work Outside the Home (Titus 2:4-5)?

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The primary responsibility of all married women should be the home and family, even if they also have outside jobs. Mothers of young children are especially encouraged to avoid working away from home. Young women should be taught to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, and obedient to their own husbands, so that the word of God may not be blasphemed. In situations where a husband is unable to provide adequate support due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, it may be necessary for the wife to work temporarily to support the family. However, the happiness and security derived from being a wife and mother should not be sacrificed for extra money or material possessions. Any outside work that hinders a woman from properly fulfilling her responsibilities in the home is not worth the monetary gain she might receive.

Wonderful Women

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

In the sacred narrative of Scripture, women bear a profound responsibility that mirrors the divine plan for humanity. From Genesis to Revelation, women are depicted as sharing the image of God, equal in spiritual essence and dignity with men, tasked with the same potential for good and evil. Their creation, as seen in Genesis 2 with Eve as a companion and helper to Adam, underscores their role as integral to the human family, complementing men in shared obligations and responsibilities within the Garden. Women's responsibilities often center on their roles as wives and mothers, where they are called to be virtuous and diligent managers of the household. Proverbs 31:10-31 paints a vivid picture of the ideal woman who schedules time, makes decisions, solves problems, delegates tasks, and cares for her family with strength and honor. Her worth is far above rubies, and she does her husband good all the days of her life, willingly working with her hands and providing for her household with foresight and dedication. This virtuous woman extends her hands to the needy, ensuring her family is well-clothed and prepared, embodying wisdom and kindness in her speech while watching over her home without idleness. In the family structure, women are instructed to submit to their husbands as to the Lord, as outlined in Ephesians 5:22-24, reflecting the church's submission to Christ. This submission is not a mark of inferiority but a divine order, paralleled by the husband's duty to love his wife as Christ loved the church. I Peter 3:1-6 further emphasizes this responsibility, urging wives to exhibit a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God's sight, and to be submissive even to unconverted husbands, potentially winning them over through chaste conduct and reverence for God. As mothers, women like Jerusha and Jedediah exemplify the responsibility of raising righteous children who can transform society, as seen in II Kings 15 and 22. Their quiet strength and dedication to family provide stability and solace, shaping leaders like Jotham and Josiah. Mary, the mother of Jesus, further illustrates this high calling, nurturing the Savior with competence and mental toughness amidst societal scorn, contributing to His stable upbringing and insightful teachings drawn from everyday household life. The responsibility of women as homemakers is likened to that of a corporate executive, requiring skills in time management, decision-making, problem-solving, delegation, and maintaining morale. This role is not lesser but equal in preparing for God's Kingdom, as it fosters character development essential for ruling cities and nations. Women, just as men, are to develop holy righteous character, recognizing that their daily decisions and life experiences correlate directly with their ultimate potential to serve in God's government. Ultimately, women's responsibility is to fear the Lord, embodying reverence and submission to Him, which is the true standard of worth. This fear of God, coupled with love, humility, and service, ensures that their roles as wives, mothers, and homemakers are not in vain but are vital contributions to God's plan, training them for eternal service in His Kingdom alongside men, where gender distinctions of this physical life will no longer apply.

The First Prophecy (Part Two)

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In Eve's curse lies the beginnings of both women's difficulties in childbearing and the battle of the sexes. The effects of this curse are still being felt daily!

God's Pattern of the Family

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The family structure, with assigned orders of responsibility (not orders of importance implying superiority or inferiority), is paramount to God's plan.

What's Wrong With 'Here Comes the Groom'?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Radical feminism has tried to empower one gender by disabling and marginalizing the other gender, creating a pathological, dysfunctional society.

Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Four)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Hair length and clothing are outward indicators of a person's inner spiritual condition. They serve as a testimony of what we are on the inside.

Faith (Part Six)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The hallmark of Christian character is humility, which comes about only when one sees himself in comparison to God. Pride makes distorted comparisons.

Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Five)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The notion that it does not matter what we wear if our heart is right on the inside is foolish. Our clothing ought to reflect our inward character.

Submitting (Part 1)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Liberty without guidelines will turn into chaos. We will be free only if we submit to the truth. All authority, even incompetent authority, derives from God.

New Covenant Priesthood (Part Seven)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Pride is the basis of resisting God, while humility is the key to a relationship with Him. We recognize it in others but we seldom see it in ourselves.

Childrearing (Part Four)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Children do not initiate love but reflect it. If a child does not receive a convincing demonstration of this love, he will not become a conductor of love.

Paul's Letter to Titus (Part 2)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The last two chapters of Titus emphasize the importance of sound doctrine to neutralize the negative worldly aspects of culture and the attending heresies.