Why limit God here? My first thought was Deborah as another comment said. It's not a gender or ability, it's "has God called you to service here?" Clearly God's favor has been and IS on her to lead. God is so infinite in His wisdom and use of His people. I respect John Piper Culturally, however, was she born for "such a time as this?" This season of our country needs someone crying out for the ways of God to be in our laws and government. Peace on her family. She esteeems her husband and loves her kids. There area Big gifts in her to be used to stand for Godly prinicipals. Why NOT IN the White House????? Deborah and Esther didn't flinch. Go Sarah!
Elaine - 15 years ago
What about Deborah? She led the nation and was "Commander in Chief". A Biblical woman may be just what this country needs.
Diana G. - 15 years ago
If there was a man who would and could bring to the office what Sarah Palin brings, I would support the man over the woman. If men fail to rise to the occassion then I think sometimes God will raise up and use a woman. I have no problem supporting her in the absence of a man worthy of, willing or chosen to to do it.
Angela - 15 years ago
there are many women in the bible and throughout history used by God in leadership, many of whom we don't know a thing about their family situation. while we must adhere to God's word, we must not put him in a box. he will use who he wants when he wants, and our opinions and interpretations cannot change that.
I respect John Piper as a Christian intellectual, but on this issue, I think he is definitely wrong.
Mike Edwards - 15 years ago
What about Deborah? In Judges 4:8-9 she had to lead an army because the
wimpy man Barak (Obama) would not do it by himself. I don't know this guy
Piper but as Christians we have only one choice. He obvously has issues with women (and he's worried about racism) what about abortion and same sex marriage. If he is a minister in any way he should repent or resign. I'm
retired Army Special Forces and I think Sara Palin would be a better President
than any man at this time. Piper is legalist and a sexist. There is another Piper (Palin's daughter) who I believe will rise up to be even greater than her mom.
Why limit God here? My first thought was Deborah as another comment said. It's not a gender or ability, it's "has God called you to service here?" Clearly God's favor has been and IS on her to lead. God is so infinite in His wisdom and use of His people. I respect John Piper Culturally, however, was she born for "such a time as this?" This season of our country needs someone crying out for the ways of God to be in our laws and government. Peace on her family. She esteeems her husband and loves her kids. There area Big gifts in her to be used to stand for Godly prinicipals. Why NOT IN the White House????? Deborah and Esther didn't flinch. Go Sarah!
What about Deborah? She led the nation and was "Commander in Chief". A Biblical woman may be just what this country needs.
If there was a man who would and could bring to the office what Sarah Palin brings, I would support the man over the woman. If men fail to rise to the occassion then I think sometimes God will raise up and use a woman. I have no problem supporting her in the absence of a man worthy of, willing or chosen to to do it.
there are many women in the bible and throughout history used by God in leadership, many of whom we don't know a thing about their family situation. while we must adhere to God's word, we must not put him in a box. he will use who he wants when he wants, and our opinions and interpretations cannot change that.
I respect John Piper as a Christian intellectual, but on this issue, I think he is definitely wrong.
What about Deborah? In Judges 4:8-9 she had to lead an army because the
wimpy man Barak (Obama) would not do it by himself. I don't know this guy
Piper but as Christians we have only one choice. He obvously has issues with women (and he's worried about racism) what about abortion and same sex marriage. If he is a minister in any way he should repent or resign. I'm
retired Army Special Forces and I think Sara Palin would be a better President
than any man at this time. Piper is legalist and a sexist. There is another Piper (Palin's daughter) who I believe will rise up to be even greater than her mom.