The 2 Timothy debate
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As a woman of God I am constantly having this debate with men who suggest that 2 Timothy was a message suggesting women do not speak on what goes on in church. 2 Timothy is a letter from the Apostle Paul to his protégé, Timothy, written around 64–67 AD while Paul was in prison. It’s Paul's final letter, filled with encouragement and warnings to remain faithful to the gospel. Paul urges Timothy to endure hardships, guard sound doctrine, and continue preaching despite the challenges, emphasizing the importance of Scripture and faithful leadership.
Paul’s instructions for women to be "quiet" in 2 Timothy and 1 Timothy were specifically aimed at addressing issues in churches like Ephesus, where false teachings, paganism, and witchcraft were spreading. Some women were promoting these disruptive ideas, and Paul’s guidance sought to prevent further disorder and protect the church from these harmful influences.
His concern wasn’t about silencing women in general, but maintaining sound doctrine and order in the church.God deliberately put Ester in the position. Esther 4:14, where Esther's decision to speak up and act ultimately saved her people from destruction. It shows that, sometimes, speaking out is essential to fulfilling God's will and protecting others, even when it challenges cultural norms.Remember that when the Pharisees were trying to accuse Jesus, they were trying to arrest him for healing on the Sabbath day to which Jesus reminded him I AM HEALING
Thoughts 💭
As a woman of God I am constantly having this debate with men who suggest that 2 Timothy was a message suggesting women do not speak on what goes on in church. 2 Timothy is a letter from the Apostle Paul to his protégé, Timothy, written around 64–67 AD while Paul was in prison. It’s Paul's final letter, filled with encouragement and warnings to remain faithful to the gospel. Paul urges Timothy to endure hardships, guard sound doctrine, and continue preaching despite the challenges, emphasizing the importance of Scripture and faithful leadership.
Paul’s instructions for women to be "quiet" in 2 Timothy and 1 Timothy were specifically aimed at addressing issues in churches like Ephesus, where false teachings, paganism, and witchcraft were spreading. Some women were promoting these disruptive ideas, and Paul’s guidance sought to prevent further disorder and protect the church from these harmful influences.
His concern wasn’t about silencing women in general, but maintaining sound doctrine and order in the church.God deliberately put Ester in the position. Esther 4:14, where Esther's decision to speak up and act ultimately saved her people from destruction. It shows that, sometimes, speaking out is essential to fulfilling God's will and protecting others, even when it challenges cultural norms.Remember that when the Pharisees were trying to accuse Jesus, they were trying to arrest him for healing on the Sabbath day to which Jesus reminded him I AM HEALING
Thoughts 💭
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