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As women living in today's world, we can learn a lot from the stories of women in the Bible. From Eve's struggle with temptation to Mary's strong faith, each woman teaches us valuable lessons. Let's explore five women characters and stories: Eve, Rebecca, Abigail, Mary and Dorcas; and see how we can apply their wisdom to our lives.
Eve: Falling Into Temptation
Eve's story reminds us about falling into temptation. Even though she lived in a beautiful place, Eve gave in to temptation. But we can learn from her mistake by sticking close to God and saying no to things that are wrong. James 4:7 (NIV) tells us to resist temptation and stick with God: "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
Rebecca: Treating Everyone Fairly
Rebecca's story shows us the importance of treating everyone fairly. She made a mistake by favoring one of her children over the other. But we can learn from her to love all our children equally and treat everyone with fairness, just like Deuteronomy 10:17 (NIV) and James 2:9 (NIV) say: "For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes" and "But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers."
Abigail: Making Wise Choices
Abigail showed wisdom when she dealt with a difficult situation. Even though her husband was being foolish, she acted wisely and prevented a fight. We can learn from her to make smart choices, even when things are tough, just like Romans 12:17 (NIV) advises: "Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody."
Mary: Trusting in God
Mary had strong faith and trusted God's plan for her life. Even though it was hard, she accepted what God wanted for her. We can learn from her to trust God, even when things seem strange or difficult, just like Romans 8:12 (NIV) tells us: "Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it."
Dorcas: Being Kind to Others
Dorcas was known for her kindness and helping others. We can learn from her to be kind and help those in need, just like Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) encourages us to do: "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Reflect & Pray
What aspects of the women's characters resonate with me?
How can I cultivate virtues that honor my identity as a woman?
What attributes can I adopt to enrich my own journey of faith and service?
The stories of these women have valuable lessons for us today. By learning from their experiences, we can face life's challenges with faith and wisdom. Let's follow the good examples, learn from mistakes and leave behind a legacy of love and kindness for others to follow.
“Biblical Womanhood” written by Lantoharisoa Ranaivoson
Head of Ayhay Christian School
From Women's Day Fellowship 2024, "Empowered Women: Cultivating Harmony in Faith, Family and Work".
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