In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good (1 Corinthians 11:17). I’ve been involved in church leadership a time or two over the years. I’ve helped design worship services, helped … Continue reading
In the following directives I have no praise for you…(1 Corinthians 11:17). May I just say that this verse terrifies me? I realize that this is Paul speaking, not the Lord himself, but Paul is inspired by God in his … Continue reading
Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered? Does not the very nature of things teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him, but … Continue reading
In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God (1 Corinthians 11:11-12). I like Paul. … Continue reading
A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; neither was man created … Continue reading
Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head–it is just as though her head were shaved. If a woman does not … Continue reading
Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head (1 Corinthians 11:4). When my students enter my classroom, I expect them to remove their hats. There are practical reasons for this–like making sure they’re not wearing … Continue reading
But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God (1 Corinthians 11:3). Well, here we go. You know, I thought … Continue reading
I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the teachings, just as I passed them on to you (1 Corinthians 11:2). My bible is a bit tattered, to be honest. It’s dog-eared, and the front cover … Continue reading
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1). I gotta tell you something, Beloved. Just between you and me I would love to be able to say what Paul says here. To be able to … Continue reading