The Bible speaks of how women are to conduct themselves in worship. In 1 Timothy 2:11-13 we read, “Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence. For Adam was first formed, then Eve.” God’s word says it is not permitted which means it is forbidden. When we do things that are forbidden by God it is sin. It is sin, which separates man from God and sin will cause people to be lost eternally. In Genesis 3 we see what happened when Eve took the spiritual leadership over her husband and what happened when Adam failed to exercise spiritual leadership over his wife. Because of this Satan was able to introduce sin into the world.
During the worship of the church, women are not permitted by the Lord to preach, lead prayer or lead singing. 1 Corinthians 14:34 says, “Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak, but they are to be submissive.” This does not preclude women from singing in the worship service or teaching children or ladies in the Bible classes. But they are not to take a leading role over man in the worship service. Many people do not approve of what God has done, but this is still God’s business. Who are we to question God?
God intends for women to be subordinate to men in worship. When a woman gets up before the church with men present to teach, preach, lead prayer, or lead singing, she is in violation of what God has commanded. She is perverting the worship of God. As a result of this rebellion, God is not worshipped in spirit and in truth. Worship becomes vain or useless when we follow the desires of men instead of what God has specified (Mark 7:7). For us to ignore what God has said, on this matter or any other, is spiritual anarchy and will result in horrible consequences. God’s word is clear on the spiritual chain of command in 1 Corinthians 11:3.
But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.” God did not leave any aspect without a head or seat of authority. I find it interesting (and spiritually disturbing) that we live in a time where women are referred to as bishops in certain religious organizations-THIS IS FALSE DOCTRINE. Case and point, what qualifications does the Bible give regarding a Bishop or Pastor? (I’m glad you asked): 1 Timothy 3:-ff: “This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. A bishop must be blameless, the husband of one wife….” A woman is not a man, and certainly not a husband, and therefore, NOT a bishop or Pastor. Men must rise to the occasion and be faithful workers for the Lord.
God put man in the position of leadership, therefore, we MUST lead. Let’s always follow the Bible. Going to Heaven must be our number one priority in this life. God is still looking for a few Good Men.