In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. 1 Corinthians 11:11
We live in a time when much emphasis is placed on equality, the equality of the races, the equality of the sexes. I don't have a single problem with this. But in a fallen world, the quest for equality is so often distorted. In the world's way, to lift one up we must knock down another.
As an example that could get me in trouble for not being politically correct, consider the Women's Liberation movement. In theory it is a good thing, but what has it done to our society to raise the place of women by lowering the place of men? In my opinion, this is the real agenda. Has it done much to break through the glass ceiling? Has it done more harm than good?
The truth is: we can never improve the life of one by tearing down another. In the end, both will suffer.
Some may disagree, but I believe these attempts to knock down the men in our society have actually been successful. Look around. What has it done? Women's Lib has resulted in a generation of men who don't know how to be men. Everywhere you turn, boys are physically growing into men, but they haven't a clue of the role God intended. Everyday, children and wives are being abandoned. Everyday, it becomes more acceptable for men and women to reject the other - to raise families and live separate lives in a "tolerant" culture.
God intended for us to be dependent on each other. Black, white, hispanic, male, female - we need to give and receive. The only solution - our only hope - is to turn to the One beyond ourselves. God's ways are not our ways. He lifts us up by lifting up His Son, by unifying us in the blood of Christ.
Lord, help us to see Your truth. Dependence on one another builds; it does not destroy. Save the boys, Father. Help them to become men who lead. Help them to honor the women in their lives. Turn our hearts to You.