The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum Female deacons?

James,

For some of us it is not a matter of trying to figure out what is "authority", how is it to be exercised, if a Deacon has such authority, etc. But, rather it is a matter of submitting to the Word of God and the clear mandate given by Paul for the offices of Elder and Deacon with their respective qualifications. Why is it that there are people who want to make things so difficult when it is so simple? Well, I know why! But, please tell me how your fellow female deacon meets Paul's qualifications here: Unless "she" is actually a "he", then SHE doesn't qualify. If you wish to play the authority game, then please explain why Paul would insist that these MEN "rule their children and own houses well", if one of the qualifications wasn't that a MAN be a leader; one who is able to rule successfully?

Oh..... and to be very honest with you, if I was elected/appointed to the office of Deacon and then a woman was elected/appointed to the office of Deacon, I would set forth my biblical objections to the pastor and the church. If a resolution wasn't reached in a very short time, which would be the negation of the woman's position as Deacon, I would resign and find another church. For I would not and cannot allow myself to be under the authority of a woman; a woman who is exhibiting the same sin as did Eve when she usurped her husband's authority and sought to be her own, which was to rule over her husband. Would I die over this one? It's a matter of God's design for Christ's bride which is most dear to Him.... so dear in fact that He sent His only begotten Son into the world to die for His bride.

In His Grace,