by Kelly Pelton (written 02 Jan 2025)

"Separate roles" is role restriction
for the disadvantaged party.*
Doubly honored roles in church**
are kept for men; this is a hearty

lie that's captivated many.
God's not partial to one gender 
in the roles of double honor;
He lets all display His splendor.

Men and women both are vital
in directing, preaching, teaching,
genders hearing from each other
as this hurting world God's reaching.

*Westfall, Cynthia L. Paul and Gender. Baker Academic, 2016, p. 171.

**1 Timothy 5:17