She Is Authentic

Sincere devotion to God is evidence of the emancipation of woman,

witnessed through her devotion to others, empowerd by her assurance

of Salvation and the confidence of God’s blessing.

CROSS-REFERENCES TO MATTHEW 26:6-16

According to Thompson’s Chain Reference

·         Paraphrase of Thompson’s commentary.

o   Personal observations of how this applies to the Christian woman today.

Isaiah 58:1-14

• The Christian woman doesn’t just go through the motions to “look” like a Christian – she “lives” like a Chrisitan.

o   In our service to others, us women should live our lives with the godly principle that “the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever”.  As long as we are making God our priority every morning and every night, God will enable us to live like a Christian every day.  If we place anything between ourselves and God in our morning or evening routines, then that is what our lives will reveal – not God’s holiness.

Isaiah 65:1-16

• The Christian woman does not view herself as a “super-Christian”, nor does she allow anyone else to treat her as such.

o   In our service to others, us women must remember that there is nothing that we can do of our own power that can make us holy.  It is only by Christ’s power within us to do the Will of God that makes us holy.

  

Jeremiah 2:1-37 

• The Christian woman faces the consequences of her actions with grace and dignity.  She does not attempt to hide from God when she has made a mistake.  She does not alter the truth or even lie to cover up her mistakes. 

o   In our service to others, us women will do well to remember what Paul says in Romans 14, that as far as it is possible with us, we need to be at peace with others.  But this does not mean that we are to say what others want us to say, or do what others want us to do.  We must speak the truth as it has been revealed to us… as we perceive it.

Matthew 6:1-34 

• The Christian woman is consistent in her relationship with God.  She does not embellish her prayers when she is in a group, nor does she diminish her prayers when she is alone.  Her prayers are “real” and are effective.

o   In our service to others, us women can’t allow Facebook, blogs, emails or any other social media to give us reason to flaunt our faith publicly, at the expense of others.  We are far better off concealing it in a public arena, because faith in action must be the driving force in all areas of our life.  If we can’t be “real” in these places, we have no business participating in them.

She Is Honest

Honesty before God is essential for the emancipation of woman,

who must be careful not to make unnecessary excuses or justifications for her actions.

CROSS-REFERENCES TO MATTHEW 26:6-16

According to Thompson’s Chain Reference

·         Paraphrase of Thompson’s commentary.

o   Personal observations of how this applies to the Christian woman today.

Proverbs 15:1-33 

• The Christian woman is willing to surrender ALL to the LORD.

o   In our service to others, us women must keep things in their proper perspective. There is nothing in this world that God cannot take away from us.  The only real sure thing we have is salvation.  Our hope in anything else puts us at risk for dangerous consequences.

Jeremiah 20:7-18 

• The Christian woman does not hesitate.  During times of persecution, she implores God for deliverance and justice.  During times of blessing, she shouts her praises on the highest hilltops. 

o   In our service to others, us women must recgonize that God rains down His justice on both the good and the bad.  Nothing about being a child of God prevents us from suffering or prospering… it has everything to do with God’s eternal purpose.

Matthew12: 22-37 

• The Christian woman does not stir up dissensions within her own home, or outside the home with others.  She knows that doing so only hurts everyone involved.
• In our service to others, us women shouldn’t give off the indication that we’re out for blood or picking a fight.  In our attempt to reveal the truth, we need to do so lovingly and mercifully.

Matthew 22:15-22

• The Christian woman is just.  She daily uses skills of observation, suspicion and deduction to investigate anything and everything that could be a hinderance.

o   In our service to others, us women cannot afford to be gullible and subject ourselves to others’ manipulations simply to keep the peace.  However, we also need to be able to show the proper respect, and know where to draw the line between respect and idolization.

Mark2:1-12

• The Christian woman is discerning.  She is able to confront any issue, no matter how obvious or covert, regardless of what it is or who is involved.

o   In our service to others, us women cannot allow status to prevent us from speaking the truth – be it about family, friends, strangers or the dead.  Truth is the only right way.

Luke 6: 1-11

• The Christian woman is not afraid to “call it the way she sees it”.  If there is a need for change, she confronts it regardless of the opposition.

o   In our service to others, us women need to be aware that this can become a real source of contention for us.  If we don’t speak up, we may “feel” guilty later.  If we do speak up, we may still “feel” guilty.  We cannot allow our “feelings” to guide us in this area.  We must allow the “Spirit” to guide us.

Luke 16: 1-15

• The Christian woman recognizes that both Christians and Unbelievers will observe her actions in regard to wealth and success.  She will prove to the Christians that she is diligent in the work God has given her to do, and she will prove to the Unbelievers that she is merciful to others in need.

o   In our service to others, us women should not be seeking approval from our “fellow man”.  We need to be doing our ALL for God.  This means we should not allow ourselves to be swayed by others to conform to their wishes for our life.  We must do what we believe God wants us to do, then proceed, and not look back.

John 2: 12-25 

• The Christian woman is zealous about the work God has called her to.  She realizes that because of this, her fellow Christians will judge her the harshest.  But she will not allow herself to be distracted by anything or anyone, because she answers only to God.

o   In our service to others, us women should be prepared to build a “wall” around our hearts, our minds and our lives, which includes building that wall around our husbands and our children, in order for us to fulfill God’s will for our lives.

Acts 15: 1-21 

• The Christian woman’s lifestyle confirms the truth about Christianity:  That salvation is obtained through faith in Christ Jesus alone.  Though she recognizes many rituals that “symbolize” the truths of the Law of God and the message of the Gospel, she knows her faith is not dependent upon them, that her faith is not lacking without them, and though her faith may be enhanced by practicing them, they do not replace her faith in Christ Jesus, for she knows her faith is made whole by the power of the Holy Spirit, Who guides her into all truth, thus eliminating any excuse for ignorance of the truth. 

o   In our service to others, us women must show that all of God’s creation is perfect for learning more about Him, thereby perfect for use in worshiping Him, so that our children will know that they are not worshiping idols, but that there is a time for analogies and a time for facts.

She Is An Advocate

Advocacy is a major avenue through which the emancipation of woman can be evidenced, through service to anyone in need, be they children, weak women or frightened old men.

CROSS-REFERENCES TO MATTHEW 26:6-16

According to Thompson’s Chain Reference

·         Paraphrase of Thompson’s commentary.

o   Personal observations of how this applies to the Christian woman today.

Matthew 19:13-15

• The Christian woman makes every effort to be soft-tempered so that no child will be afraid to approach her.

o   In our service to others, us women cannot allow the deception of the enemy to lure us away from our God, or tempt us to separate His children from Him.

Luke 7:36-50 

• The Christian woman does not allow herself to be intimidated by the successful Christian who can stand on their own two feet.  Instead, she will seek out the struggling Christian who needs a shoulder to cry on.
• In our service to others, us women may find ourselves within the heart of other poverty stricken communities… in waiting areas of the public assistance buildings for example… We will do well to remember that there is always someone worse off than we are.

Luke 13:10-17

• The Christian woman is available at a moment’s notice to further the kingdom of God in any capacity that He chooses.  She places priority on that over any work that contributes to this world.

o   In our service to others, us women should live our lives with dignity while we  raise our children, handle our money and make life decisions, as they are our own business, and anyone who doesn’t like it has no room in our home.

John 8:1-11 

• The Christian woman is tolerant.  She recognizes that as humans, we all make mistakes.  She does not allow her status as a Christian to give her cause to discriminate against another believer simply because they made a mistake.

o   In our service to others, us women must be aware that this is yet another difficult area for us.  When we see someone going against what the Word of God says, we must resist being filled with anger.  First, we need to stop and bring the matter before the Lord to avoid casting judgment prematurely.

John 18: 1-11 

• The Christian woman is quick to accept responsibility for her actions, regardless of the consequences, and protects all who may be involved.

o   In our service to others, us women must not get caught up in the blame-game.  We must be accountable for our own reputation, and protect the dignity of others by not pointing fingers.