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Joined: May 2008
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The obligation to show honor does not rest with husbands alone.
Whereas a husband should honor his wife by treating her loveingly and with dignity, a wife should honor her husband by being in subjection and showing deep respect. { 1 Peter 3:1-6 }
Moreover, Paul admonished Christians to ' show honor to one another.' { Romans 12:10}
This is a call for men and women in the congregation to serve together with mutal respect. When such a spirit prevails, Christian women will not speak out in a manner that undemines the authority of thoses takeing lead. Rather, they will support the elders and cooperate with them. { 1 Corinthians 14:34,35 } { Hebrews 13:17}
For their part , Christian overseers will treat "older women as mothers , younger women as sisters with all chasteness." { 1 Timothy 5:1,2 }
Wisely, the elders will give consideration to the voice of their Christian sisters. Thus, when a sister shows her regard for the theocratic headship and respectfully asks a question or even points out something that requires attention, the elders will gladly give consideration to her question or problem.
Ever since the introduction of sin in Eden, women in many cultures have been regulated to a postion of dishonor. But that is not the kind of treatment that Jehovah originally intended for them to expirence.
No matter what cultural views toward women may prevail, the record of both the Hebrew and Christian Greek Scriptures clearly shows that godly women should be treated with honor and respect.
It is their God-given due.
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