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One of the lies that the enemy likes to disseminate among people is that the Bible authors were down on women. He wants us to think that the writers of Scripture considered women inferior to men. He misuses the words “submit” and “reverence” taking them out of context in order to build his hideous case. The enemy, of course, hates the idea of submission.

The idea of “both-and” has many applications. For example, should our meals be delicious or nutritious? Or, should a car be comfortable or work well? Or, should Labor Day be fun or relaxing? The word “or” implies that the answer has to be one or the other. “Both-and” means that two things can be true at the same time.

When I was the parent of young children, I often heard the idea that children who are allowed to be disobedient without consequences will struggle being an employee as an adult. Providing consequences when our sons were disobedient was a training step for their future life as “bread-earning” adults.

When it comes to need, people are funny. Some of us emphasize our need because we long for nurture and support. Others of us hide our need because we want to be seen as strong and sufficient. Neither is wrong, but one thing is true: To be human is to need.

God established human authority for human flourishing. Anarchy (the complete absence of government) leads to ruin. It has always seemed to me, though I am subject to refutation on this, that anarchists either 1) want to be in charge or 2) have too high a view of humanity. Personally, I value government. Primarily because it is ordained of God.