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Feminism is everywhere and everyone seems to agree with it, but it doesn't take root in the Word of God. So why do we love it so much? Why do women seem to crave this type of life?

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• “Whatever God creates, Satan counterfeits.” (Mark Driscoll)
• Satan desperately wants to destroy this design and he does that by attacking men first.
• Feminism is a direct response to bad men either doing too much (domineering over women) or doing nothing (acting in passivity). Both acts are sinful on the part of the man, but that does not excuse women for acting sinfully as well. Remember that we are responsible for our own sin.
• Feminism, at its best, is just reversing the roles and excusing abuse from women towards men and other women.
• Feminism expects 100% buy-in from everyone. If you don’t support feminism then you need to be put in your place and shut up.
• But isn’t that what feminist say they’re fighting against? Aren’t they claiming men are doing that?
• So why is it ok for women to be abusive and not men?
• Ultimately, feminism makes us feel like we are in charge; like we have some sort of control over life and can determine our futures. That’s why we want it: control.
• When we operate under God’s design, then we must submit to God.

Questions to ask yourself:

1. Do you notice any defensiveness rising in you toward the lies we discussed today? What might that reveal about an inner conflict you’re carrying?
2. Which Scripture from today’s teaching is God prompting you to study more deeply? How might understanding His Word more fully shift the way you live and believe?
3. How do I respond to godly masculinity? Do I reject it or honor it? If honoring it seems difficult for you, ask God to bring healing and clarity. And if it’s something you value, pray that He protects your heart from the lies in our world that all masculinity is toxic.
4. Where in my life do I crave control? What might it look like to surrender those areas to God and trust Him to be in control?