Because I'm the Lady, that's Why!

Ask my boyfriend, and he will quickly tell you I am a bit of a feminist.

I am a very strong believer in the power, strength and equality of women.

American society as a whole praises the abilities of women, as well.

Women like Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Oprah and Condoleezza Rice are admired for their bold, courageous acts and their refusal to simply be some man’s arm candy.

While I revel in the idea of women being able to exert power and influence in our world, I think the pendulum has swung a bit too far.

For example, how many television commercials and advertisements show a wife correcting a husband’s foolish mistakes? Probably hundreds.

How many times have you heard a woman say derogatorily, “Oh, men”? I know I personally say this at least once a week without even thinking about it.

Radical feminism subtly permeates our society.

As Christian women, how should we view our role in society?

A Godly woman, according to the Bible, is strong, powerful and brave. But she is also submissive and humble. She knows when to step out and command authority, but she also knows when to submit to the will of her husband or father.

We need to reject the world’s call to demean the male authorities in our lives. We need to be willing to submit to what they ask us to do.

But we also need to be willing to stand up for what we believe with courage and strength.

Only when the pendulum is properly balanced between submission and authority will we truly be the women God called us to be.

Proverbs 31:10-29:
10 A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29 "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."