Created Identity

 

    God created people as man and woman.  There has only ever been two sexes.  Each sex is a miracle.  You are a beautiful masterpiece made by God.  God made woman from man.  Women are made to compliment, help, and support men.  Neither sex is better than the other.  We each have our own roles, strengths, and weaknesses.  We are both stronger and better when together versus working against each other or yourself.

    Creation designed you in His likeness.  To change God's designis a sin against His masterpiece that is you.  His designing you gave your purpose in the role of your sex.  God could have created any number of sexes, but He chose two.  He could have made Eve in any way of His choosing like speaking her into existence like Adam.  However, He chose to make woman from man.  God chose to make man before woman, so the order matters too.  God can meet both male and female needs best when they are together. 

    Male and Female are distinctly different and that is a wonderful thing.  Through God's design of male and female He also designed marriage.  It is not about hierarchy or who is better.  It is about holy love.  God loves each sex equally.  Marriage was designed to serve a purpose (children), but it also is a gift.  It makes aspects of life easier.  People are the ones that complicate things.  God's design is perfect on so many levels.  God's way may not be easy, but it is simple.  

    Men were built to be strong and be able to make decisive decisions.  They are meant to lead without manipulation, bullying, or abuse of any kind.  The job of the man is to protect this world, all life, and women.  His strength does not always have to be muscles.  It can be intellect, character and other ways that show love and protection.  

    Women, it is okay to be a tomboy, tough, and strong.  Just understand that men are stronger and they can still take care of you.  Women your job is to take care of the family however that may look.  You support your man and allow him to lead.  You can give him wise wisdom, but he is the leader.  You were created to be his life partner not his mother (unless he is your child or mentally unable to be the man).  You are your man's helper.  This is an important and valuable role.  It does not demean you, but compliments your strong character and submission to God.  It takes strength to submit and not have the last word.

    Mothers, once your boy grows up, then let him go to be the man for his wife.  Father, teach your daughters on how to be led by men properly.  Parents, teach your children how to be men and women for marriage.  If that is not possible, then trust God to lead them on how to be a husband or wife.  Marriage is loving sacrificially like Jesus did for the church.  It is also okay if you stay single.  God has a purpose for you.  Singleness does not devalue at all.  It just means you have different struggles than married people.

Genesis 1:26-2:25, 5:1-2, Psalm 121: 1-2, Matthew 19:4-6, Mark 10:5-9, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49, & Ephesian 5:21-33