Sermon Central
-
God Stands For Women And A Warning To Those Who Deceive And Hurt Them. Series
Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024 (message contributor)
Summary: God is a God of justice and compassion, and He is particularly concerned with the treatment of women.
God is a God of justice and compassion, and He is particularly concerned with the treatment of women. Throughout history, women have been marginalized, oppressed, and mistreated, and God has always stood on their side. We will explore what the Bible says about God’s stance on the treatment of women and the consequences of deceiving and hurting them.
The Value of Women
In Psalm 138:8, we read, “The Lord will fulfil his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O God, endures forever.” God values women and has a purpose for each one of them. He loves them with an everlasting love and desires to see them treated with dignity and respect.
The Consequences of Deceiving and Hurting Women
In Proverbs 22:22–23, we read, “Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.” God is a God of justice, and He will not stand idly by while women are deceived, hurt, and mistreated. He will take up their case and bring justice to those who have wronged them.
In Malachi 2:16, we read, “The Lord hates divorce, and He hates the man who hurts his wife.” God hates it when men mistreat and hurt their wives, and He will hold them accountable for their actions.
The Importance of Treating Women with Love and Respect
In Ephesians 5:25–33, we read, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her… In the same way, husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.” God commands husbands to love their wives with the same love that Christ showed to the church. This means treating them with kindness, respect, and compassion.
God stands for women and will not tolerate those who deceive and hurt them. He values women and desires to see them treated with dignity and respect. Let us remember the consequences of deceiving and hurting women and strive to treat them with true love and respect.
Bible Verses:
- Proverbs 22:22–23
