But for our purposes it is enough to say that the force of this teaching by the apostle Paul appears to be admonishing Timothy that (1) women should not hold authoritative office in the local church that involves apostolic and doctrinal teaching; and (2) it has absolutely nothing to do with social norms whether it might be considered appropriate or inappropriate for female to hold such an authoritative position over a congregation nor does it have to do with ability (as a seminary professor and as a pastor I have known many gifted women whose skills and natural abilities far exceeded some of my own assistant ministers and pastoral staff). 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; [Or over her husband] she must be quiet. I want more. A mans headship is an earthly manifestation of our heavenly Fathers leadership. And, you will desire to control your husband,but he will rule over you, I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man. It all goes back to creation and order. 100 Inspirational Bible Verses About Thankfulness To God, 100+ Inspirational Bible Verses About Love For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God. Denise Anderson pours the cup of Communion during the 223rd GA of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Remember, it was Eve who was deceived, not Adam. - Sort By Book Order. 23. We serve the Lord according to God's calling, according to God's own revealed order, and we do so in humility, and total dependence upon his strengths. So the leader of a Church/Flock can only be a man. 2:11-15 prohibits women from occupying this office (the reasons given in that text are not culturally determined). Links: What does the Bible say about women pastors? What Does The Bible Say About Mental Health? 25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.. 100+ Inspirational Bible Verses About Love My prayer is God show you man did not write the word on his own accord but by divine grace.