Scripture: "in the Lord woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God." (11:11-12).
Observation: I'm certain I don't understand this passage, but verse 11 strikes me. Wives can behave in ways that dishonor their husbands. And husbands can behave in ways that dishonor their wives. And if these are believers, then their behavior also dishonors the Lord. I think that this passage is saying that our traditions and the traditions of the church should bring glory to God, not dishonor. As stated in 10:31, "whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God".
Application: I don't typically get caught up in the battle of the sexes. And I certainly don't lose sleep over head coverings or whether men or women have long or short hair. To that, I can't relate. But I do often speak or act in ways that do not bring glory to God. I am thinking of a soccer game last week where I let my anger get the best of me and I should have acted differently. I know I can't be perfect, but I should be seeking to honor God with "whatever I do".
Prayer: Father God, please fill me with the power to live for you and the humility to seek your forgiveness when I do not.
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