Scripture to Read: 1 Corinthians 11:11–12
God has Paul define for us how men and women need each other even though God has established the line of authority. We read in 1 Corinthians 11:11–12, “However, in the Lord, neither is woman independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. 12 For as the woman originates from the man, so also the man has his birth through the woman; and all things originate from God.” God wants all of us to understand that, as Christians, women are not independent of men and men are not independent of women. God created us to meet each other’s needs and to serve each other. God created us uniquely with special gifts and those gifts are to be used to bring honor and glory to Him as we live to serve Him. God had Paul remind us all that the first woman came from man but then every man after that was born from a woman. However, God also had Paul add that ultimately, everything comes from God, for He is our Creator and the one who calls us to fulfill our roles as men and women. As God has created us, He has established an interdependence between men and women within the framework of male headship in the church and in the home. Knowing our roles and what God has called us to is critical. For the man is not just called to lead but commanded to love his wife as Christ loves His church. When a man loves his wife as God has commanded, she has no problem following his Christ-like leadership.
Challenge & Application
We know God has created us as male and female, so how do you see men and women fulfilling their roles in a Christ-like fashion?
How has God used you in your role as a man or woman and where can you improve as you obey God and His Word?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!