WHAT GOD HAS PUTS TOGETHER
Humble Yourselves, and Let God Lift
You Up!
Article by Dr. Tunishai Ford
James 4:6 says, "But he gives us more grace. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble," and James 4:10 says, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." Then Romans 13:1, 2, and 7 tells us all to be subject to the higher powers that God has ordained. God has made the man the spiritual head of every home, and that position has certainly been watered down in many Christian homes and definitely in homes where God's idea of living is nonexistent.
So where are the men to whom honor is due? The mantra is sarcastically chanted for "men to step up to the plate and take your place." Where are they, or should I ask where did they come from? They are coming from single-parent homes! Where no father figure was there to teach them the love, respect, and the honor of being under male authority! Statistically, across the board in Black and White society, single parenting has increased. This usually places the rearing of a child in the hands of women who are void of any spiritual resources. In the
This topic may cause factions of women to rise up in offense to criticize what is being said. But it needs to be clarified and taught so that women can be called "blessed." I am speaking of the need and mandate to honor the men in our lives. Yes, I said it; honoring our men is a forthright but sometimes lost virtue these days in and out of the Body of Christ. A woman's actions towards her husband, male supervisor, and male acquaintance can elicit or cultivate healthy relationships. Honoring men in God's sight is just being humble or submissive as a kingdom principle.
Sisters, I am not defending the male figures in our lives. I know that there are men in our society who abuse and obstruct God's laws as well. Because of their many offenses, they must also be corrected when they try to or overturn another male dominant in their realm. They are either going from job to job, incarcerated, or perpetual deviants because they cannot submit to God's ordained authority in their lives.