Read Genesis 1-2
Yesterday we looked at the roles that God had given men. Today we will look at the roles that God has given to women according to these two chapters. Now at first glance not much is said about women in these first two chapters with the exception of finding Adam a helper. So the role that God gives to women according to this passage is to be a helper. Specifically a support, someone who comes alongside and lends a hand. She is to complete the man and to bring companionship to the relationship. This does not mean in any way that women are less in value or equality then men. Actually they are equal in value because Eve was created out of the side of Adam. This symbolizes the equality in personhood. However please understand that even though they are both valued equality does not mean that they do not differ in ability or roles. Obviously men and women are different and have different abilities (just look at the body and the functions of each). This difference does not take away from their equality, but rather enhances it and gives individuality to each person in order to support and complete each other. God design was not to cause division but rather to bring about unity and oneness between the two individuals. (Vs. 23-24).
Father help us to see that the differences between men and women cause us to draw closer together and not divide. Help us to see beyond what the world tells us and see what you give us as truth.
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