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  • Writer's pictureBishop Keith Butler

Gender Differences are God Designed

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. (Proverbs 11:16)


Proverbs 11:16 tells us that a strong man’s job is to hold on to his money with all his strength and ability. It explains that in the same way, a woman is to hold onto her honor. The idea that there is no difference between genders is not only non-scientific and non-sociological, but entirely against God’s Word. Real Christians who read and trust the Bible fully reject the notion of gender fluidity and cultural relativism. There are physical, psychological, and philological differences between men and women. This isn’t a mistake or a product of social engineering. This is God’s design for humanity.


No matter how they try to dress someone or what they surgically alter, if you put lipstick on a pig, it’s still a pig. A male can put on wigs and makeup and even have surgery. It doesn’t change who he is. It doesn’t change his genetic makeup. Even if he walks like a woman and talks like a woman, he has no business being around little girls or playing sports against women.


If it weren’t so tragic, it would almost be hilarious to find that the same people who used to say “Follow the science” are also the people who say that a man can be a woman. That doesn’t even make sense based on their so-called science. Yes, there is a difference between men and women. That does not mean that women are inferior to men. God designed women to be amazingly different. When a woman focuses on her honor and character, people will praise her. Marriage, as ordained by God, isn't a union of uniformity but a connection of diversities. Men and women are remarkably different, and it is in those differences, united by God, that we can honor and serve and help one another to our greatest extent.


Practical Application


Rather than viewing differences as obstacles, celebrate them! If you are married, recognize that your spouse's strengths may complement your weaknesses, and vice versa. If unmarried, respect and honor those of the opposite sex around you.


Proverbs 31:30; 1 Samuel 25:32






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