Rebecca Rakow Ministries

07/03/2025

This might sting a little. Or it might be the most freeing thing you read today.

These are my honest thoughts.
Things I’ve seen. Things I’ve learned. Things that need to be talked about in the church, especially around volunteering and “serving.”

This is a big topic, and I can’t cover every nuance here. Really, I cannot. So please read this with grace. But I’d love to hear your insights, too.

The Volunteer Culture in Church: The Good, the Hard, and the Holy Tension

We’re told serving is holy — and it can be. But it’s also human — and humans can distort good things.

🌱 First, the good.

Serving reflects the heart of Jesus.
“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve…” (Mark 10:45)

Helping others fulfills God’s law.
“Serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Galatians 5:13–14)

It gets us out of our heads and into purpose. When we serve, we get less self-focused and more kingdom-focused.

It can be a powerful part of your spiritual growth.
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others…” (1 Peter 4:10)

We were never meant to be passive pew-sitters. We are the body. (1 Cor. 12)
When it’s healthy and Spirit-led, serving brings purpose, joy, and fruit.

😬 But here’s what we don’t always say out loud...

I've been on staff and off staff.
I've seen the good, the bad, and the really messy.

As staff, we were tired. We meant well. But we had programs, events, and goals we wanted done.
And we needed people.

So what did we do?
We pushed.
We said things like:

“You’ll grow to love it.”
“God is counting on you.”
“It’s just for a season.”
“We can’t do it without you!”

And sometimes… we leaned on people who weren’t called, gifted, or passionate. We overburdened families. We forgot, or simply didn't keep in mind that people had full-time jobs, kids, dreams, health struggles.

We didn’t always mean to.
But sometimes we used serving as a way to fill gaps in the name of ministry.

“Woe to you… for you load people with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers.” (Luke 11:46)

And let’s be honest — many times it wasn’t about discipleship.
It was about numbers.
Keeping things going.
Sustaining the machine.
Avoiding the awkward announcement that a class or event had to shut down.

🧠 Let’s talk about “servant” language.

We throw this around in church all the time:
“Servant-hearted”
“Servant leadership”
“Here to serve”

But what does the Bible actually say?

The word most often used for servant is “doulos” — a bondservant or slave. Someone who has fully surrendered to the Master, Jesus, not church programs.

We are called to be servants of Christ, not slaves to systems.
“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? … If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10)

When servant language is used to shame, guilt, or pressure, that’s spiritual manipulation, not Jesus.

Jesus never guilted people into obedience. He invited them to walk closely with Him. He washed feet… but He also rested. He withdrew from crowds. He didn’t say yes to everything.
“Very early in the morning… Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” (Mark 1:35)

“But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” (Luke 5:16)

⚠️ The danger of burnout in the name of “serving”

You start finding your worth in what you do, not who you are in Christ.

You feel guilty for saying no, even when you know you should.

You’re afraid of letting the church down more than you're afraid of missing God’s direction.

You become addicted to doing instead of abiding.

"Apart from Me, you can do nothing.” (John 15:5)

If we’re not careful, we become like Martha — busy and burdened, thinking Jesus wants our productivity… when He’s asking us to come sit at His feet.

“Martha, Martha… you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one.” (Luke 10:41–42)

🔄 What if we shifted from volunteerism to discipleship?

What if we stopped treating people like free labor to keep church running…and started discipling them to live out their faith outside the walls?

What if we didn’t make “pseudo staff members” out of burned-out volunteers just to hold it all together?

When people are truly discipled — they will serve.
They’ll give.
They’ll show up.
Not from pressure…but from overflow.

💬 Final encouragement:

If you’re tired… unsure… feeling used…
That doesn’t mean you’re disobedient. It means you’re human.

You don’t have to prove your love to God through your schedule.

He already proved His love for you on the cross.

Let your serving be Spirit-led, not staff-led. Let your yes be because of intimacy, not guilt.

And know this:

“God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people...” (Hebrews 6:10)

You are more than what you do for the church. You are deeply loved by God — even when you rest.

- Rebecca Rakow

06/26/2025

Spending these next few days with my family as we prepare to celebrate my dad, Frank DeZurik’s, life this Saturday.

Yesterday we sat together, piecing together details for the service—looking through old photos, sharing memories, telling stories.
There were quiet tears… a few laughs… and the kind of togetherness you can feel deep in your bones.

And of course—we ended the night with a good old game of Hearts. That was our game. Everyone could play. No one left out. And Dad loved it.

He was a full supporter of this ministry—always cheering us on, always believing in the impact. His encouragement meant the world, and it still does.

I don’t take these moments for granted.

If you knew my dad, or if his life touched yours in any way, we’d love to have you join us this Saturday as we celebrate and remember him.
And if you have a favorite story to share about him, we’d be honored to hear it.

Celebration of Life for Frank DeZurik
📍 Maranatha Church – 24799 Forest Blvd, Forest Lake, MN
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM (Service at 2:00 PM)
🥪 Light lunch will be served

Thank you for your continued love and support.

06/24/2025

🚨 Controversial Thought:

The 5 Love Languages aren’t in the Bible—and they might be hurting more than helping.

Let me be clear:
I’m not saying they’re evil.
I’m saying they’re incomplete, and if you build your relationships, marriage, or healing journey on them—they can actually stunt growth and reinforce brokenness.

Let’s break it down 👇

💔 1. They're rooted in human need, not spiritual maturity.

The love languages are built on the idea that you feel loved when someone does what you prefer.
But biblical love is not about preference—it’s about sacrifice.

“Love is patient, love is kind… it is not self-seeking.” – 1 Cor. 13:4-5
“Love one another as I have loved you.” – John 13:34

Jesus didn’t ask Peter his love language before restoring him.
He didn’t wait for the woman with the alabaster jar to express her “primary need.”
He simply loved—deeply, selflessly, and fully.

🧠 2. They focus on receiving love more than giving love.

The modern twist on love languages teaches people to say things like:

“My spouse doesn’t love me because they don’t speak my language.”

“I don’t feel seen unless they show up how I need.”

“I’m not fulfilled because they won’t adjust.”

See the pattern? It shifts responsibility onto others, and that creates emotional dependency.

But real love—especially in Christian marriage—is about dying to self.
It’s about choosing to love even when the other person is not giving you what you prefer.

If love becomes a transaction of “you give me what I want, and I’ll feel okay,” you’re not operating in covenant. You’re in a quiet form of emotional idolatry.

🔍 3. They can protect our wounds instead of healing them.

This one hits deep:
Most people’s “love language” is not just their preference—it’s a response to pain.

If your love language is “words,” you may have internalized rejection or criticism.

If it’s “quality time,” maybe you felt abandoned or unseen.

If it’s “acts of service,” maybe people in your life always let you down.

So now you say, “I NEED this”—but really, you may just be guarding your deepest wound.

Here’s the risk:
Instead of letting God heal the wound, you build your emotional world around having it catered to.
You start saying, “I can’t feel loved unless…”
And that’s exactly where the enemy wants you:
Offended.
Hurt.
Dependent.
Fragile.

⚠️ 4. They can be weaponized in marriages and friendships.

Ever heard this?

“If you really loved me, you'd speak my love language.”

“I told you what I need—why can’t you do it?”

This approach quickly turns love into emotional manipulation.
And worse, it makes others feel like they’re failing even when they’re trying.

Instead of grace, you get scorekeeping.
Instead of unity, you get entitlement.

✅ A Better Way: Wholeness before language.

Love languages can be a helpful starting point for communication,
but they should never be the foundation for your identity, marriage, or healing journey.

Because here’s the truth:
The Holy Spirit can teach you how to give love in all languages—and how to receive love even when it’s not your preferred style.

That’s spiritual maturity.
That’s healing.
That’s Kingdom marriage and Christlike friendship.

🔥 Final Thought:

If your love language is louder than your obedience to God, it’s time to reassess.

God doesn't promise you’ll be loved the way you want.
He promises to make you whole in Him—so that no matter how people love you,
you’re not shaken.

06/23/2025

💭 Most of Us Know Proverbs 31 by Heart...

We’ve studied her.
Admired her.
Taught women to become her.

She’s wise.
She’s hard-working.
She’s clothed with strength and dignity.
She laughs without fear of the future.

And she should be celebrated.

But here’s the thing that’s been stirring in my heart lately…

👉 Why have we never been introduced to the Proverbs Man?

Why have I never heard a message on him?

Why is he not lifted up with the same clarity and encouragement?

Because the truth is—he's right there. All through the book.

Most of Proverbs is about a man’s character.
About the way he lives. Works. Speaks. Listens. Loves.

Not just advice for success—but a call to godly masculinity rooted in wisdom, fear of the Lord, and self-control.

🧱 Proverbs Was Written to a Son

From chapter one, Solomon writes:

“My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.” (Prov. 1:10)
“My son, do not forget my teaching.” (Prov. 3:1)

He’s not giving shallow advice—he’s training a man to walk in wisdom.

This is a father teaching his son how to:

Honor God

Lead with integrity

Choose a good wife

Guard his purity

Use his words wisely

Handle wealth with stewardship

Raise children with discipline

Lead a home with honor

🧠 So… Who Is the Proverbs Man?

Let’s break him down:

🔹 He Works with Purpose

“Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.” (Prov. 10:4)
“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” (Prov. 13:22)

He’s a builder—not just of houses, but of legacy.
He doesn’t live for the weekend—he lives with vision.
He knows his hard work isn’t just about survival—it’s about provision and purpose.

🔹 He Walks in Integrity

“The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.” (Prov. 20:7)

He’s the same in the dark as he is in the light.
His children trust him. His wife can rest in him.
His reputation isn’t built on image—it’s built on truth.

🔹 He Speaks Life

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” (Prov. 18:21)

He doesn’t wound with his words.
He blesses, encourages, corrects with love.
His family doesn’t fear his tone—they find peace in it.

🔹 He’s Teachable

“A wise man listens to advice.” (Prov. 12:15)
“The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to counsel.” (Prov. 12:15)

He doesn’t act like he knows everything.
He asks questions. He leans into correction.
His strength is found in humility—not pride.

🔹 He Honors His Wife

“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” (Prov. 18:22)
“A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown…” (Prov. 12:4)

He doesn’t compete with her—he covers her.
He doesn’t silence her—he listens.
He sees her as God’s favor, not a burden.

🔹 He Guards His Heart and His Eyes

“Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes.” (Prov. 6:25)
“Drink water from your own cistern…” (Prov. 5:15)

He knows that purity isn’t old-fashioned—it’s powerful.
He guards what he watches, scrolls, and entertains.
He chooses faithfulness even when no one’s watching.

🔹 He Leads with Justice and Compassion

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves…” (Prov. 31:8-9)

He uses his voice for the voiceless.
He’s generous. Fair. A defender of truth.
He doesn’t just raise sons—he raises leaders.

🙌 The Proverbs Man Isn’t Perfect. But He’s Becoming.

He fears the Lord.
He asks for wisdom.
He seeks counsel.
He gets back up when he falls.

This is the man Proverbs teaches us to become. Or to honor. Or to raise.

So yes—Proverbs 31 is powerful.
But the woman of Proverbs 31 isn’t standing alone.
She’s partnered with a man whose life is rooted in wisdom and reverence.

And when both walk in their calling—marriage becomes a force for legacy.

06/22/2025

Blessing to you:

May you rise today in the full authority of your calling.

Not the kind handed down by man, but the kind spoken over you by the mouth of God before time began.
May your voice carry the sound of heaven.
May your hands carry healing.
And may your leadership reflect the Shepherd who leads with both strength and tenderness.

Whether you lead from the pulpit, the prayer closet, the kitchen table, or behind the scenes—
You are seen. You are needed. You are anointed.

The Church is waking up.
And God is restoring His original design:
Men who lead with humility and fire.
Women who lead with wisdom and boldness.
Sons and daughters together, empowered by the Spirit.

Prayer over you:

Lord, awaken every dormant gift.
Break every false ceiling.
Expose every lie that said “not you,”
and replace it with Your truth:
“You are chosen. You are called. You are mine.”

Pour out courage on Your people today.
Let leaders rise—pure in heart, fierce in love, and unshakable in purpose.
Let them lead with joy, anchored in truth, filled with grace.
And let the Church become once again a place where Your image is fully revealed—
through both male and female, old and young, weak and strong.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

🔥 The Church is not lacking leaders.
It’s full of them—waiting for breakthrough.
Today, let that breakthrough from Heaven. 💥

06/21/2025

📣 Part 2: The Full Picture
“Women can’t lead. Women can’t be pastors.”

Let’s hash this out fully—because half-truths have silenced too many voices God intended to send.

The Bible doesn’t just permit women to lead—it’s full of stories where God chooses them to do exactly that.

Let’s go deeper ⬇️

🔍 What Did Jesus Do?

He didn’t avoid women.
He didn’t silence them.
He revealed Himself to them.

One of the clearest New Testament examples of God sending a woman is the woman at the well (John 4).

🧵 Let’s break it down:

Jesus had a one-on-one theological conversation with her (unheard of for a rabbi and a Samaritan woman).

He revealed He was the Messiah first to her—before the 12 disciples fully understood it.

She left her jar, ran to town, and preached: “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did!”

Her testimony led to an entire town believing in Jesus.

》She was the first evangelist to Samaria. And Jesus sent her.

📖 More Examples We Can’t Ignore

🪔 Mary Magdalene — the first witness of the resurrection.
Jesus told her, not Peter, “Go and tell the others I have risen.”
That’s an apostolic assignment. He trusted her with the gospel first.

🌾 Ruth — her faith led to the lineage of Jesus. She was bold, decisive, and led Naomi into safety and provision.

🛶 Miriam — prophet and worship leader in Israel’s deliverance story.
She sang victory and led a nation in celebration after crossing the Red Sea.

🏺 Huldah — prophet who interpreted the Book of the Law in 2 Kings 22. When King Josiah needed answers, they didn’t go to Jeremiah. They went to Huldah. And she spoke for God.

💥 Esther — delivered a nation not by silence, but by bold intercession, strategy, and leadership.

And if we fast forward—

📜 The Early Church was filled with women who planted, taught, led, and funded the movement of God.

Nympha hosted and led a house church (Colossians 4:15)

Tryphena & Tryphosa labored in the Lord (Romans 16:12)

Chloe had a church in her household (1 Corinthians 1:11)

Euodia & Syntyche contended side by side with Paul in ministry (Philippians 4:2–3)

👀 So Why the Resistance?

Because religion fears freedom.

And the enemy knows: when women walk in the authority God gave them, chains break, homes heal, churches rise, and nations shift.

This isn’t about ego—it’s about assignment.

This isn’t about being louder—it’s about being faithful.

🧠 Still hung up on 1 Timothy 2?

Here’s some added clarity:

Paul was correcting syncretism—a mix of Christianity and pagan goddess worship in Ephesus.

Women in that context were not educated and were being misled by false teachers.
Paul’s “I do not permit…” was not a forever ban. It was pastoral correction for that church at that time—just like we’d counsel people differently based on their spiritual maturity today.

We must not take a letter to a specific church and turn it into a law for all churches.

⚖️ The Kingdom Isn’t Fragile

If your theology falls apart when God speaks through a woman, It’s not biblical theology. It’s patriarchy dressed in religious clothing.

🚨 Be Careful Who You Silence

When you silence women, you:

》Mute half the Body of Christ.
》Disobey the Spirit’s distribution of gifts.
》Tell young girls God didn’t mean them.

And make church less like heaven—where every tribe, tongue, and gender worships together.

🕊 God Is Still Calling Daughters

He’s not looking for permission slips from men.

He’s looking for willing hearts—women and men—to say yes to the call, preach the Gospel, build the Church, and reflect His Kingdom.

🔥 Final Word

Women don’t need a title to obey God.

But if you’re still asking, “Can a woman be a pastor?”
Here’s the real question:

"Can you stop the move of God?"

Because He’s already doing it.

In homes. In pulpits. In nations.

Women are rising. Not to compete, but to complete the Body. And when the whole Body functions—we’re unstoppable.

📌 Let’s stop arguing with what God has already anointed.
If He called her—you can’t cancel her.

06/20/2025

📣 Claim: “Women cannot be pastors."

I just recently hear someone say, "If you are in a church with a Woman Pastor you are not in a real church".

This isn’t just wrong—it’s dangerous.

Why? Because it misrepresents the character of God, the authority of Scripture, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

🚫 Here’s the truth:

There is nowhere in Scripture that says,

“Women cannot be pastors.”
That verse does not exist.
It’s a man-made interpretation based on cultural bias, not Kingdom design.

📖 What Scripture actually says:
Women were leading in the early church

Let’s name names:

☆ Phoebe — a deacon (Romans 16:1)
Paul commends her and sends her to deliver his letter to the Romans.

☆ Junia — called “outstanding among the apostles” (Romans 16:7)
Yes. An apostle. A woman.

☆ Priscilla — taught theology to Apollos, a powerful male preacher (Acts 18:26)
Paul always mentions her before her husband—honoring her voice.

☆ Lydia — planted and led the first church in Philippi (Acts 16)
No man was “over her.” She led with grace and faith.

☆ Deborah — prophet and judge (Judges 4)
She led all of Israel—spiritually, politically, and militarily.

🧠 So where’s the confusion coming from?

Most of the “women can’t pastor” argument comes from 1 Timothy 2:12, where Paul says:

“I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man…”

Let’s clarify:

Paul was addressing a specific issue in a specific church (Ephesus) where false doctrine and goddess worship were rampant.

The Greek word for “authority” here is authentein—a rare, negative word that implies domination or misuse of power.

Paul was not banning women from teaching everywhere, forever.
He was correcting abuse, not creating universal doctrine.

If we applied that verse literally and universally, women wouldn’t be allowed to speak at all in church (see 1 Corinthians 14:34)—and Paul would be contradicting himself by honoring the women he served alongside.

But he doesn’t. Because he’s not against women leading. He’s against disorder and spiritual confusion.

🔥 What about pastoral qualifications?

People will point to 1 Timothy 3:2 — “A bishop must be the husband of one wife…”

This is about character, not gender. If taken literally, it would also disqualify single men, widowers, and Jesus Himself.
Paul is using cultural language to describe the faithfulness of a leader—not to restrict women from the role.

🕊 The Holy Spirit Gives Gifts to Whomever He Chooses

“Your sons and daughters will prophesy…” (Acts 2:17)

“There is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28)

● God never said He’d only pour out His Spirit on men.
● God never said only men could carry the call.
● God never said the church stops being a church when a woman leads.

✋ Final Thought:

If God called her, anointed her, and filled her with His Spirit—
Who are we to say she can’t pastor?

The church is not built on the gender of its leaders. It is built on Christ alone. And His gifts flow through willing vessels, not cultural boxes.

Women can pastor.
Women have pastored.
And women will continue to pastor—until Christ returns.

06/19/2025

🗣 And another thing that’s NOT in the Bible… but we’ve been told it is:

“The man is the head of the home.”

Let’s clear this up—because it’s been taught like gospel, but it’s actually not in Scripture.

That exact phrase?
You won’t find it.
It’s a cultural belief, not a Kingdom one.

💭 What people assume it means:

> The man is the boss.

> The woman must submit, no questions asked.

> God speaks to the man first.

> The man has final authority in the home.

But this isn’t what the Bible teaches.

It’s a misunderstanding of one verse and the misuse of a single word.

📖 What Scripture actually says:

“The husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church…”
— Ephesians 5:23

Let’s talk about that word “head.”

✨ In Greek, “head” = kephalē, which means:

➡️ Source or origin, not “authority over”

Paul is referring to creation:
Just as Christ is the source of the church, man was the source from which woman came (Genesis 2).

It’s about connection and unity—not domination.

🙌 And don’t skip verse 21:

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”
That comes before any gender roles are mentioned.

God calls both husband and wife to mutual submission, mutual honor, and mutual sacrifice.

Not control. Not silence. Not imbalance.

🚨 Truth bomb:

“He will rule over you...” (Genesis 3:16)
That was part of the curse, not God’s original design.

“Let them have dominion…” (Genesis 1:26–28)
That was the original blueprint:
Man and woman—co-laborers, co-leaders, co-heirs.

✅ God’s design for a godly home:

> Jesus is the head of the home.

> The husband and wife are partners, not ranked.

> Leadership looks like laying down your life, not taking control.

> Decisions flow from unity, not gender-based hierarchy.

🛑 So no… the Bible doesn’t say “the man is the head of the home.”

That’s not divine order.
That’s religious tradition mixed with culture and fear.

And it’s led to:

Women being silenced

Abuse being spiritualized

Control being labeled as “leadership”

That’s not the heart of God.

🔥 Final thought:

God never asked men to rule.
He asked them to love like Christ—with gentleness, sacrifice, and humility.

He never asked women to shrink.
He called them to rise in full identity and walk in the Spirit without fear.

The Kingdom thrives when both sons and daughters lead, love, and build together.

Let’s stop repeating things God never said.
Let’s align with His Word—and watch families, marriages, and ministries come alive.

06/17/2025

Let’s talk about a belief that’s been passed around in church circles for too long:

“A woman can’t lead unless a man is over her.”

That sounds spiritual to some… but it’s not biblical.

That’s not divine order—that’s human control dressed up in spiritual language.

It’s a tradition rooted in fear and misinterpretation, not in truth. And it’s kept too many women quiet, hesitant, and unsure if they’re “allowed” to do what God already called them to do.

💥 Let’s look at what the Bible actually says:

✅ Kingdom leadership looks like:

Humility, not hierarchy

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” (Ephesians 5:21)

Calling, not control
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” (Jeremiah 1:5)
God appoints. He doesn't ask for human permission.

Anointing, not approval from men
“In the last days, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy…” (Acts 2:17)

Jesus is our covering
“There is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.” (1 Timothy 2:5)

The Holy Spirit is our empowerment
“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you...” (Acts 1:8)

The Father is our source
“From Him and through Him and for Him are all things.” (Romans 11:36)

So here’s the truth:

If God has called her—who are we to say she needs a man’s permission to obey?

This isn’t about rebellion.
It’s about obedience.

It’s about women rising up in humility, boldness, and Spirit-filled authority—not to dominate, but to serve and lead as God designed.

🕊 The church is weaker when women are silenced.
The Kingdom moves in fullness when both sons and daughters rise.

It’s time to break the tradition and embrace the truth.

Let the daughters rise.

06/16/2025

On this Father’s Day, I want to kick off a short series of posts that dig into biblical roles and leadership — in the Church, in marriage, and in the home. ⁣
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Do I have it all figured out? Nope. But I’ve walked through a lot. I’ve studied. I’ve questioned. And I’ve realized something:⁣
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👉 Many Christians today are walking with distorted views because we’ve taken the word of our pastor or favorite spiritual voice as gospel… and never actually opened the Word for ourselves.⁣
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So this series won’t be about cute quotes or clichés. It’s going to be about truth — even if it challenges tradition.⁣
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And as I share, I’d ask you to do this:⁣
✨ Pray.⁣
✨ Listen.⁣
✨ Do your own digging before commenting.⁣
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Let’s start with this loaded phrase:
**“The husband is the priest of the home.”**⁣
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Here’s the truth: The Bible never says that.⁣
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Nowhere in Scripture is the husband called “the priest of the home.” That language, while common in church culture, is not found in the Word. In the Old Testament, the priest was a distinct role from the line of Aaron. In the New Testament, Jesus becomes our High Priest (Hebrews 4:14), and all believers — men and women — are called a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9).⁣
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Yes, the Bible calls husbands to love, to sacrifice, and to take spiritual responsibility in the home (Ephesians 5:25).⁣
But it also calls wives to teach, lead, and disciple (Proverbs 1:8, Acts 18:26, 2 Timothy 1:5).⁣
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So instead of assigning titles Scripture didn’t give… what if we returned to what God actually said?⁣
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Husbands and wives are co-heirs of grace. And spiritual leadership in the home is a shared responsibility, not a solo act.⁣
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Let’s talk more soon.⁣
But for today…⁣
🙏 Let’s honor the fathers who are leading with humility, walking in truth, and loving like Christ — without needing a man-made title to do it.⁣
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05/10/2025