A Real Woman

So, finally, the post I promised: what a real woman is. Titus 2 will also be the basis of this post, as it was in the "real man" post. Let's take a look at what Titus 2 says about women:

Titus 2:3-5 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

A. Reverent in behavior "Reverence" is "A feeling or attitude of deep respect mingled with awe; the outward manifestation of this feeling." Some definitions specifically define it as a deep respect for God. A true, godly woman has deep respect for God and it shows in her behavior.

B. Not malicious gossips You've probably heard it said that girls are cruel. Why does the female gender have this reputation? Well, let's face it: girls are pros when it comes to gossip. There is a reason that girls are stereotyped as malicious gossips: because they are! Even the Bible admits this! A true woman, on the other hand, works to make sure her words are edifying. This means getting rid of gossip.

C. Nor enslaved to much wine Pretty self-explanatory.

D. Teaching what is good True women are good examples to the younger women and girls.

E. Love their husbands, love their children This obviously only applies to those women whom God has chosen to give a husband and family. For those that God has decided to bless them with these, they should love their family. The family is God's way of showing the love between Christ and His Church, and of God for His children. A true woman recognizes this and, with the help of God, loves her family in such a way to show God's love.

F. Sensible All right, let's face the truth: girls have a tendency to view life through the glasses of romance. Ever heard the term "giddy, silly girls"? God wants us to view life sensibly. Sure, it's fun to daydream, but God has put us in the here and now, and we need to focus on pleasing God and living for Him in the here and now.

G. Pure There is not much more in this world that is beautiful than purity. The world will feed you all sorts of lies about love and physical relationships. But a real woman holds to the truth of the word of God: A physical relationship does not equal love, in fact there is nothing more loving than to abstain from physical contact until marriage. Once married, a woman shows her love through her purity in her fidelity.

H. Workers at home The world has made out the position of homemaker to be one that is looked down upon and scorned about, when in truth there is no greater calling in the world for most women. If God has give a woman a family, He has also called her to take care of that family.
I. Kind A true woman is known for her kindness.

J. Subject to their own husbands This goes along the lines of men being leaders. As men are meant to be leaders, women are meant to be followers. This is definitely not a hard and fast rule, that all women must be subject to all men, but it is a general principle, especially in opposite-sex relationships. Just like a dance is not as enjoyable if the man doesn't lead properly, it also doesn't work well if the woman tries to take over and lead.

Women have a tendency to want to be leaders. If their is ever a leadership vacuum, a woman is usually there ready to fill the vacuum. This not only goes against how God created things to work, but it also discourages men from trying to lead. Instead of always trying to be the leaders, the world needs true women who will instead learn to be good supporters. The best (female) dancers are not always those who know the steps perfectly-they are those who can follow the lead.

The world is in desperate need of true women.