Comments on: Equally Yoked? http://sheworships.com/2008/07/01/equally-yoked/ Christian theology for the every day woman. Thu, 17 May 2012 17:49:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Leia http://sheworships.com/2008/07/01/equally-yoked/#comment-775 Leia Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:15:39 +0000 http://sheworships.com/blog/2008/07/01/equally-yoked/#comment-775 I came here seeing some really logical blogs, espeically the ones about marriage and the in- crowd but this blog saddens me. I agree with anon. "We all know that we need to date guys who can lead us spiritually, and we also know that we are to date people with whom we are equally yoked." I don't want a guy who will always be my leader and I always be my follower. I want to date a guy whom we can mutually lead each other. Why is that so wrong? I do not want a "dad" I want an equal. "A Christian lady can fulfill a role, and follow passionately without division of dignity nor diluting herself as an individual." But the question is...would you as a Christian man be able to fulfill your role of following her teachings passionately without division of dignity nor diluting yourself as an individual as well? Yes, it can go both ways. A woman teaching a man? Yes. I've tought plenty of men as well...am I doing evil...no. I refuse to be treated as exclusively as a student. It saddens me to see so much of this. Apparently I stumbled on this for a reason. http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Ephesians-5:22-Does-Not-Command-Wives-To-Submit-To-Their-Husbands&id=910993 I came here seeing some really logical blogs, espeically the ones about marriage and the in- crowd but this blog saddens me.

I agree with anon.

“We all know that we need to date guys who can lead us spiritually, and we also know that we are to date people with whom we are equally yoked.”

I don’t want a guy who will always be my leader and I always be my follower. I want to date a guy whom we can mutually lead each other. Why is that so wrong? I do not want a “dad” I want an equal.

“A Christian lady can fulfill a role, and follow passionately without division of dignity nor diluting herself as an individual.”

But the question is…would you as a Christian man be able to fulfill your role of following her teachings passionately without division of dignity nor diluting yourself as an individual as well? Yes, it can go both ways.

A woman teaching a man? Yes. I’ve tought plenty of men as well…am I doing evil…no. I refuse to be treated as exclusively as a student. It saddens me to see so much of this.

Apparently I stumbled on this for a reason.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Ephesians-5:22-Does-Not-Command-Wives-To-Submit-To-Their-Husbands&id=910993

]]> By: Anonymous http://sheworships.com/2008/07/01/equally-yoked/#comment-295 Anonymous Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:16:00 +0000 http://sheworships.com/blog/2008/07/01/equally-yoked/#comment-295 Any suggestions on readings or studies to help sharpend that iron?<br/><br/>My husband and I have a very strong partnership in our marriage, and I'd like to see that deepen and grown. I am most in love with him when I see him pouring over his Bible or hear him talking with his father (a minister) about a spiritual topic.<br/><br/>Anne Any suggestions on readings or studies to help sharpend that iron?

My husband and I have a very strong partnership in our marriage, and I’d like to see that deepen and grown. I am most in love with him when I see him pouring over his Bible or hear him talking with his father (a minister) about a spiritual topic.

Anne

]]> By: Dawson http://sheworships.com/2008/07/01/equally-yoked/#comment-291 Dawson Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:38:00 +0000 http://sheworships.com/blog/2008/07/01/equally-yoked/#comment-291 Great blog! I think your spot on. A Christian lady can fulfill a role, and follow passionately without division of dignity nor diluting herself as an individual. We are all given the charge before the throne of grace to become a real person. To be a responsible self and that means both following a role and following hard after God mind will and emotions. <br/><br/>One of my desires and prayers is to find a lady that desires to be engaging on more than just a surface level.I blame my sisters (12-13 years older than me)for making the strong industrious woman appealing to me. further, I blame Proverbs 31 for it shows an independent( uses in best way possible) woman running hard for God. Deep conversation about things of true substance is attractive to the Christian man or at least it should be as attractive as when a females Honor and respects you. Most men stop too soon for they are captive to a little hint of pride that wants more of a slave and a wife. That is sad! <br/><br/>Thanks for the Good word and the great clarity of thought. . a blessing<br/><br/>thanks again. Great blog! I think your spot on. A Christian lady can fulfill a role, and follow passionately without division of dignity nor diluting herself as an individual. We are all given the charge before the throne of grace to become a real person. To be a responsible self and that means both following a role and following hard after God mind will and emotions.

One of my desires and prayers is to find a lady that desires to be engaging on more than just a surface level.I blame my sisters (12-13 years older than me)for making the strong industrious woman appealing to me. further, I blame Proverbs 31 for it shows an independent( uses in best way possible) woman running hard for God. Deep conversation about things of true substance is attractive to the Christian man or at least it should be as attractive as when a females Honor and respects you. Most men stop too soon for they are captive to a little hint of pride that wants more of a slave and a wife. That is sad!

Thanks for the Good word and the great clarity of thought. . a blessing

thanks again.

]]> By: Anonymous http://sheworships.com/2008/07/01/equally-yoked/#comment-290 Anonymous Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:45:00 +0000 http://sheworships.com/blog/2008/07/01/equally-yoked/#comment-290 From reading your blog it sounds as if you believe women need a man to be a leader rather than the two walking alongside one another--spiritually and otherwise. This seems to be a very weak view of women, as if the two dont have the ability to be equals in the depth of their discipleship. I would personally hate to be in a relationship in which I would have to lead my wife. I'd much rather walk with one another, discovering God together as we journey together through life. From reading your blog it sounds as if you believe women need a man to be a leader rather than the two walking alongside one another–spiritually and otherwise. This seems to be a very weak view of women, as if the two dont have the ability to be equals in the depth of their discipleship. I would personally hate to be in a relationship in which I would have to lead my wife. I’d much rather walk with one another, discovering God together as we journey together through life.

]]> By: StepUpToTheCall http://sheworships.com/2008/07/01/equally-yoked/#comment-289 StepUpToTheCall Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:59:00 +0000 http://sheworships.com/blog/2008/07/01/equally-yoked/#comment-289 Great questions, and a good discussion, but I was surprised to hear that this would be a common interpretation for being 'equally yoked.' II Cor 6:14 doesn't stress the equality of the yoke, rather "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?"<br/><br/>The distinction is between a believer and an unbeliever. It's one thing for two oxen to differ in how strong they are, but another thing completely when they want to go in 180 degree directions. <br/><br/>With respect to dating then, I think this scripture would encourage considering someone with the same direction and goals in terms of following Christ, rather than focusing on maturity level. Keep up the interesting posts! Great questions, and a good discussion, but I was surprised to hear that this would be a common interpretation for being ‘equally yoked.’ II Cor 6:14 doesn’t stress the equality of the yoke, rather “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?”

The distinction is between a believer and an unbeliever. It’s one thing for two oxen to differ in how strong they are, but another thing completely when they want to go in 180 degree directions.

With respect to dating then, I think this scripture would encourage considering someone with the same direction and goals in terms of following Christ, rather than focusing on maturity level. Keep up the interesting posts!

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