Headship, Hair & Headgear [1Corinthians 11:2-16]

By Pastor Jason Lim Adam was made first. Then God made Eve from Adam's rib.So Eve was made from Adam, and made for Adam.And this is the family order God has set from Creation- the husband is the head, and the wife is his help.Regardless of intelligence or competence, the wife's role is to be her husband's helper. She is to bring him glory. She is to submit to him.But naturally, this is not all easy for the woman."The Battle of the Sexes" is thus a constant family drama throughout history.In Corinth, the wives are publicly displaying their insubmission by uncovering their heads (contrary to their social or cultural norm).Paul thus addresses the issue-not just the act of putting the covers on, but also the attitude of submission.This is a technically difficult text. But there is something about the gospel we can also learn here.