What does it mean to be a biblical woman? This is a question many Christian women have asked themselves, especially in a culture that often promotes conflicting messages on gender roles and identity. Some may think it is defined by rules or expectations, such as being a wife, mother, homemaker, or a submissive partner. Others may reject the idea altogether, seeing it as oppressive, outdated, or irrelevant.
But what if Biblical womanhood is more than just a list of do's and don'ts? What if it is a beautiful and diverse expression of God's design and purpose for women, rooted in his word and character? What if it is a calling to reflect his image, to serve his kingdom, and to glorify his name?
Biblical womanhood is not a one-size-fits-all formula but a dynamic and diverse reality. It is not a burden to bear but a blessing. It is not a limitation to our growth but a fulfillment of our purpose. Let's dive in to see what the Bible says about Biblical womanhood.
I Timothy 1:5 says, " The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith." Also, Proverbs 31:30 says, " Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." We need to have a good conscience and sincere faith. We can obtain these by loving the Lord. We will love the Lord by being in His Word and knowing Him more.
We then need to put our faith into action. 1 John 3:18 says. "Women, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and truth." We also read in Titus 2 that we are to train the young to love their husband and children, to be self-controlled, working at home, kind, and submissive to their husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.
To have this sincere faith and to put it into action, we need to be in the Word and pray. We need to develop that personal relationship with God. He needs to be a part of our everyday conversation. Doing these things consistently will strengthen our relationship with Him.
There was a dear, sweet lady in my church named June Fullmer. She loved the Lord and was not afraid to tell someone about it. When preparing this topic for a devotional, I asked her daughters if there was some advice they had gotten from her that they could share. Her daughter Sandy told me that if she asked what she should do about something, her mother would say, "Well, what does God say about it? Have you read your Bible today? What did he say to you?". Her daughter Linda said she learned from her example to be faithful in reading and studying the Bible.
Strengthening our relationship with God will help in our other relationships as well. This is not always easy to do because there is this thing called life that gets in the way. If you find it hard to have quiet time with Him, you may need to examine what is in the way. Then let that go from your life. By doing this, you will grow closer to him and become an example of Biblical womanhood.
June was a great example to so many in all the churches that she was the Pastor's wife and then as a widow. Always ready to counsel and help. I think we all need to follow God's example like she did.