Cheryl Schatz

gengwall,

Rather than explore the true meaning 1 Peter 3; rather than embrace the gender specific teacing and attempt to determine its value for men and women alike; they completely reject 1 Peter 3 and therefore ignore, or even argue against, its important lessons. Wouldn’t it serve our purpose much better if we rose above our cultural indoctrination which says that Paul and Peter preach hierarchy, and instead search out the real and deep meaning that they wish to impart to us all through their very gender specific teaching?

Thank you so much for coming to my blog and posting your comments. I see you affirming not only the worth of women but pushing us all to keep balanced. This is highly important. When one reacts against a false and hurtful doctrine, it is easy to miss the mark too. I think this is because the false interpretation has also affected us too. When we see the inspired writings of Peter and Paul we can often cringe because the inspiration has been tainted with false teaching. The temptation is to run as far away from the error as we can. And in doing so many will dismiss some things that stand out. I can always learn too as we all can. Men and women are different and this is by design. But the differences in reasoning or understanding or anything else, does not carry through into the spiritual. We are completely equal before God and we should be seen as completely equal before each other as we are not spiritual sons and daughters, but all are spiritual sons, equal heirs together in Christ.