The Damnable Doctrine of Equality – Women in Government, a sermon by Elder Samuel Ashwood
My preface
If Christian men are going to engage in the defense of Biblical masculinity (via apologetics). Then it will be necessary to oppose egalitarianism and feminism while doing so (via polemics).
Whether he be a male wearing a dress, or a female wearing a military or police uniform, all forms of cross-dressing are a demonstration of bisexual anthropology and a perversion of God’s order of creation.
So, yesterday I posted the following statement on social media.
“I’m convinced that the sinful growing trend of females leading in their homes, the state, government, and/or demonstrating authority over men in the church is the inevitable judgment of God. And it doesn’t matter what female politician you place in this photo collage. Whether she is conservative or liberal, it is a form of feminism and goes against God’s order of creation. I will not vote to enable this anti-Biblical environment (Gen 1&2; 2:19-23; 3:16, Deut. 1:3; 22:5, Ish 3:12, 1 Cor 11:3, 1 Tim. 2:11-15; 3:1-13). #feminism #egalitarianism.”
A follower on Twitter left this comment.
“Was just listening to a sermon on this. Very few preachers are willing to preach hard messages like these.”
He then provided this link / URL of a sermon entitled The Damnable Doctrine of Equality – Women In Government, by Elder Samuel Ashwood.
I listened to the sermon and agree with the aforementioned comment. Sadly, not many pastors preach that kind of message today. I cannot name one that I know personally. To elect women as civic leaders is not only unbiblical, it is anti-biblical.
The only portion of this sermon I might disagree with. Is I think Ashwood was saying that the Scriptures forbid all Christian women from all forms of employment. If he was saying that I do not agree.
If I’ve compromised, or if I’m wrong on this point, then I pray the Lord convicts me, so that I would change my mind (repent).
Though the Scriptures command the pastor’s wife to “guide the house” (1 Tim 5:14), and to be a “keeper at home” (Titus 2:4-5). I don’t believe the Scripture explicitly prohibits all Christian wives from all forms of employment. It would be wise to not paint all situations with one broad brush. Each occupation and situation must be evaluated on an individual basis.
If a Christian wife desires employment, perhaps she should consider the following criteria (including but not limited to).
- She has an occupation that is clearly not claiming to be equal to man.
- She has an occupation that does not compete with man.
- She has an occupation that does not demonstrate authority over man.
- If her occupation does not affect or impair her ability to be her husband’s helpmate.
- If her occupation does not affect or impair her ability to properly raise her children.
- If her occupation does not affect or impair her ability to manage a good household.
- If her occupation does not place her in compromising positions.
- If her husband is in agreement (if he’s not contra Scriptura).
There are many more points to consider, but I’ll stop here.
Nonetheless, if a Christian woman desires employment. After going over the aforementioned 8 points to consider, my advice would be finding a job that allows her to work out of the home.
In my law enforcement career, I was disappointed at the high percentage of adultery occurring between LAPD officers. Even to the point of me entering a Captains office to lodge a complaint against a peer. In another matter, I remember an Internal Affairs Sergeant interviewing me as a witness, but then telling me, “It’s not your job to be the morality police!” Well Sarge, it is my calling (klētos) to be a Christian (aka a saint).
So yes, this sinful anti-Biblical “equality” in the workplace has proven to be destructive to God’s ordained institution of marriage. And it is always sin and sinful feminism for women to lead in Government positions.
Having said all that. This sermon is one of those sermons that is worth saving, sharing, and/or bookmarking. And because of this kind of bold politically incorrect preaching, I suspect their church is low in quantity, but great in quality, and that is good.
For an applicable article entitled ‘Women Civil Magistrates? A must-hear sermon by Dr. Joe Morecraft,’ please click here.
To listen to the sermon, click on one of the below URLs.
https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermon/122213194482
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https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/sgcom205/sermons/122213194482/
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Attorney Jenna Ellis says the homosexuals at Club Q went to hell because they “had not accepted the truth of the Gospel of Christ.” No Ellis. To say homosexuals had a choice in their salvation is blasphemy and heresy. God chooses His elect, and God predestines the non-elect to perish in hell. Furthermore, they will not be “eternally separated” from the Lord as you erroneously teach. Christ casts them into the lake of fire, and they will forever be under the omnipresent wrath of Almighty God. Ellis, it’s one thing to practice law. But it’s another to engage in theological malpractice. Repent from your arminianism, egalitarianism, feminism, and synergism, now #GoHome! #DoctrineMatters #TheologyMatters #Monergism
I see an increasing trend of women being elected (or appointed) to high positions of authority over men. Whether they be in the white house, senate, congress, the state house, your house, or God’s house (His church), it IS feminism and a perversion of God’s order of creation. And sadly, many professing Christians are propelling this. Perhaps this is the inevitable judgment of God (Isaiah 3:12).
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Feminism
■ noun the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of sexual equality.
—DERIVATIVES feminist noun & adjective
—ORIGIN 19th century: from French féminisme.
Catherine Soanes and Angus Stevenson, eds., Concise Oxford English Dictionary (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004).
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feminism. Any movement that attempts to emphasize or recover female perspectives on reality and the world. In theology and biblical studies, feminism in its broadest sense has sought to show both God’s feminine characteristics and how Scripture has often been interpreted with male biases and assumptions. In its most radical forms, theological feminism argues that God should be addressed with feminine titles (such as Goddess or Mother) and that many parts of the Bible, especially the OT, are at best patriarchal (and thus irrelevant) or at worst antiwoman (and thus oppressive to women). In more moderate forms, feminism seeks to provide feminine language and perspectives in theological reflection on God, while not abandoning the traditional titles of Father, Son and Spirit in reference to the Trinity.
Stanley Grenz, David Guretzki, and Cherith Fee Nordling, Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1999), 51.
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feminism. Way of thinking that makes the differential experiences of men and women fundamental to its conclusions and methods. Feminists argue that much traditional scholarship in many fields reflects an unconscious male bias, adding that when theorizing takes account of women’s interests and identities, it can help overcome these problems. It is important to distinguish among various forms of feminism, such as liberal feminism, socialist feminism and so-called radical feminism. Though many feminists are stridently anti-Christian and even antireligious, some feminists are committed Christians who argue that a concern for women’s well-being is grounded in Christian views of equality. See also gender; patriarchy, matriarchy.
C. Stephen Evans, Pocket Dictionary of Apologetics & Philosophy of Religion (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002), 44.
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post-feminist
■ adjective moving beyond or rejecting some of the ideas of feminism as out of date.
■ noun a person holding post-feminist views.
—DERIVATIVES post-feminism noun
Catherine Soanes and Angus Stevenson, eds., Concise Oxford English Dictionary (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004).
Last year while visiting a Church (once) it was clear that there was gender confusion present. Though she did not preach or teach, a woman manned (pun intended) their pulpit to call the church to order, call the order of service, lead worship, and then close their service.
Though I said nothing at the church. I put my foot in my mouth at the next church I visited. A fellow asked me what churches I have visited. When I shared the aforementioned experience with him, he replied, “That’s my mother.” That’s when I realized how small our town really is.
The pulpit is not an ornament or a mere piece of furniture. The pulpit exhibits and demonstrates a theological authority (Neh. 8:4). And that authority and pulpit are exclusively reserved for men only (1 Tim. 2:12). Though it is not politically correct to say this, it is Biblically correct.
#Ecclesiology #Feminism #Masculinity #DoctrineMatters #TheologyMatters #Egalitarianism #Complementarianism
Today’s election day. Though I’ve never voted Democrat, and never will. I won’t be voting for any moderate Republicans, females (aka feminism), emasculated men, or any man who’s not a consistent opponent of national sins – abortion and homosexuality. I refuse to be part of the establishment that says we have to vote for one of the choices on the ballet. This means in some votes, I will either write in my preferred choice, or I will undervote. An undervote is tactical voting, a protest vote, and/or an abstention. I am a bondslave to CHRIST, not Ceasar nor Uncle Sam. Lord, let Your will be done! #ElectionDay #ElectionDay2024