Cheryl

Kim,
Wonderful words of wisdom, thank you! The issue certainly is about ego vs humble service. The desire of women to serve the body of Christ in their gifting should not result in an accusation that these women want the spotlight or want to rule over the men. The fact is exactly as you have pointed it out. “Ruling over” others is a worldly thing that has not been given to the leaders of the church.

I too hope that Matt comes to a knowledge of the truth on this issue. His attitude towards me has been very disrespectful and unkind and I understand that I am not the only woman teacher that he has been disrespectful to. We have been told to love one another and to treat each other with great respect. If we all follow Jesus’ instructions in this manner, we will come into that oneness in the body of Christ that Christ has called us to. Surely then the world will take notice that we have been with Jesus.