3 Ways Churches Can Fight Violence Against Women

Dr. Russell Moore has just posted two articles (here and here)that address biblical male headship and violence against women. Here are three action steps he recommended for churches.

Right now, while you're reading this, there is a woman, probably in your neighborhood, who was beaten last night by her husband or, even more likely, live-in boyfriend. And this is an abomination in the sight of a holy God.

1. One crucial step in addressing violence against women would be for pastors to address the issue specifically from the pulpit, identifying abuse of whatever form as satanic and calling with the authority of Christ himself abusive men to repent.

2. Restore meaningful church discipline in our churches, including the excommunication of abusive husbands.

3. Spending some time with that little boy dropped off at Vacation Bible School, and other like him. We need to tell him Jesus loves him. We need to press the claims of the Gospel on his life.

Real Men Are Meek - Not Wimps

Our society makes little distinction between humility and weakness. The word meekness has become almost synonymous with powerless, frail and week. This conversation has serious ramifications for male leadership.

Brent Thomas reflects on Meekness is not Weakness.

Though Isaac is clearly the dominant party, Abimelech has already identified his might in v.16, saying: “Go away from us, for you are much mightier than we,” Isaac chooses to turn the othe cheek, to let himself be wronged and to rely on God rather than take matters into his own hands, defending his honor and possessions.