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Christian Women and the Veil in Prayer (Ch. 8)

A Bible Doctrinal Exposition of 1 Corinthians 11

CHAPTER 8

A Word of Exhortation

Doctrinal truth, no matter how airtight, must reach the heart. If it remains only in the mind, it risks becoming mere theory. Paul did not write 1 Corinthians 11 for scholars to debate but for brethren to obey. Therefore, after laying out the case from Scripture, creation, angels, nature, and universal practice, it is time to speak plainly:

 …Brethren, what will we do with these things?

 

8.1 The Test of Obedience

James says, “Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves” (James 1:22). The head covering is one of those commands that reveals whether we are truly submissive to the Lord or whether we are seeking loopholes.

·        To dismiss it as cultural is to set aside apostolic authority.

·        To minimize it as trivial is to judge God’s Word by our own measure.

·        To obey it, however, is to confess that even in the smallest matters, Christ is Lord.

Obedience here is not about fabric but faith.

 

8.2 The Heart of Submission

The veil’s meaning is profound: it is a symbol of humility, of willing submission to God’s order. In a world that exalts self-expression, the covering proclaims: “Not my will, but Thine be done.”

When a woman veils herself in prayer, she is not exalting man. She is honoring Christ, who Himself submitted to the Father (1 Cor. 11:3). This is a beautiful confession, not a shameful burden.

 

8.3 The Danger of Contention

Paul anticipated quarrels: “But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God” (v.16).

Contention on this point reveals a deeper problem: pride. Some do not want to be told what to do, even by Scripture. But to resist God’s order is to resist God Himself.

Brethren, we cannot plead ignorance. The Word has spoken. To persist in resistance is not a matter of opinion but of rebellion.

 

8.4 Encouragement for the Faithful

To the sisters who faithfully veil in prayer — know that your obedience is precious in God’s sight. You are living testimonies of humility, order, and reverence. Though the world may scoff, heaven rejoices. Angels see your submission and glorify God.

To the brethren who teach and uphold this truth — do not grow weary. Though you may face ridicule, remember Paul’s words: “Be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord” (1 Cor. 15:58).

 

8.5 A Word to the Doubtful

Some hesitate: “But is this really necessary?” The same question could be asked of baptism, the Lord’s Supper, or the command to sing without instruments. The real issue is not necessity but authority.

When God speaks, our only safe response is obedience. To delay or question is to stand on dangerous ground.

 

8.6 The Spiritual Dimension

This matter is not isolated from salvation. While one may not lose salvation for ignorance, willful rejection is another matter. Jesus warned: “Why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46).

The veil tests our hearts: will we honor Christ as Head, or will we elevate our reasoning above His Word?

 

8.7 Doctrinal Insight Box

Ø The veil tests whether we submit to God’s Word in all things.

Ø Obedience in small matters reveals the heart of true discipleship.

Ø Contention over the veil is not about cloth, but about pride vs. humility.

 

8.8 A Call to Repentance and Renewal

If you have set aside this teaching, repent. Confess before the Lord that you have followed culture instead of His Word. Begin again with a heart ready to obey.

To the church: restore this teaching in love, not with harshness, but with clarity and conviction. Let the world see that the people of God do not bend to fashion, but to Scripture.

 

8.9 Conclusion: The Path of Blessing

Brethren, the veil is not a burden but a blessing. It keeps us anchored in God’s order, distinguishes the church from the world, and glorifies Christ as our Head.

Let us not be hearers only but doers. Let us embrace the beauty of God’s order, even when the world mocks. For in the end, we seek not the approval of men but of God.

“Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.” (2 Thess. 2:15)

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Cristianong Kababaihan at ang Belo sa Panalangin (Ch. 8)

Isang Doktrinal na Palalahad sa 1 Corinto 11

KABANATA 8

Isang Panawagan ng Pagtuturo at Paghikayat

Ang katotohanan ng doktrina, gaano man katibay, ay dapat makarating sa puso. Kung ito’y mananatili lang sa isip, magiging teorya lamang ito. Ang isinulat ni Pablo sa 1 Corinto 11 ay hindi para lang pagtalunan ng mga iskolar, kundi para sundin ng mga kapatid. Kaya pagkatapos ilahad ang batayan mula sa Kasulatan, sa paglalang, sa mga anghel, sa kalikasan, at sa unibersal na gawain ng iglesia, panahon na para magsalita nang tuwiran:

Mga kapatid, ano ang gagawin natin sa mga bagay na ito?

 

8.1 Ang Pagsubok ng Pagsunod

Sabi ni Santiago: “Datapuwa’t maging tagatupad kayo ng salita, at huwag tagapakinig lamang, na inyong dinadaya ang inyong sarili” (Sant. 1:22). Ang utos tungkol sa belo ay isa sa mga bagay na sumusubok kung tayo’y tunay na nagpapasakop sa Panginoon o kung naghahanap tayo ng butas para makaiwas.

·        Kung itatabi natin ito bilang “kultura lang,” inaalis natin ang awtoridad ng mga apostol.

·        Kung ituturing natin ito bilang “maliit na bagay,” sinusukat natin ang salita ng Diyos ayon sa sariling pamantayan.

·        Ngunit kung susundin natin ito, ipinahahayag natin na kahit sa pinakamaliit na bagay, si Cristo ang Panginoon.

Ang pagsunod dito ay hindi tungkol sa tela kundi tungkol sa pananampalataya.

 

8.2 Ang Puso ng Pagpapasakop

Malalim ang kahulugan ng belo: ito’y tanda ng kababaang-loob, ng kusang pagpapasakop sa kaayusan ng Diyos. Sa mundong itinataas ang sariling kagustuhan, ipinahahayag ng belo: “Hindi ang aking kalooban, kundi ang Iyo.”

Kapag ang babae’y nagbelo sa panalangin, hindi niya pinararangalan ang tao, kundi si Cristo — na Siya ring nagpasakop sa Ama (1 Cor. 11:3). Ito ay isang maganda at mahalagang pagpapahayag, hindi isang pabigat.

 

8.3 Ang Panganib ng Pagtatalo

Inasahan na ni Pablo ang pagtutol: “Datapuwa't kung tila mapagtunggali ang sinoman, walang gayong ugali kami, ni ang iglesia man ng Dios.” (v.16).

Ang pagtatalo sa bagay na ito ay nagpapakita ng mas malalim na problema — pagmamataas. Marami ang ayaw masabihan, kahit ng Kasulatan. Ngunit ang pagtutol sa kaayusan ng Diyos ay pagtutol sa Diyos mismo.

Mga kapatid, hindi na tayo makakaasa sa kamangmangan. Nagsalita na ang Dios. Ang patuloy na pagtanggi ay hindi usapin ng opinyon, kundi ng paghihimagsik.

 

8.4 Pagpapalakas sa mga Tapat

Sa mga kapatid na babae na tapat na nagbebelo sa panalangin — tandaan ninyo na ang inyong pagsunod ay mahalaga sa paningin ng Diyos. Kayo ay mga buhay na patotoo ng kababaang-loob, kaayusan, at paggalang. Kahit pagtawanan ng mundo, ang langit ay nagagalak. Nakikita ng mga anghel ang inyong pagpapasakop at niluluwalhati nila ang Diyos.

Sa mga kapatid na nagtuturo at nagtataguyod ng katotohanang ito — huwag kayong manghina. Kahit pagtawanan, alalahanin ang mga salita ni Pablo: “Kaya nga, mga kapatid kong minamahal, kayo'y magsitatag, huwag makilos, na laging sumasagana sa gawa ng Panginoon,” (1 Cor. 15:58).

 

8.5 Isang Panawagan sa mga Nagdududa

May ilan ang nag-aatubili: “Kailangan ba talaga ito?” Ngunit ang parehong tanong ay maaring itanong sa bautismo, sa Hapunan ng Panginoon, o sa utos na umawit nang walang instrumento. Ang tunay na usapin ay hindi “kailangan ba ito?” kundi “may awtoridad ba ang Diyos na magsabi nito?”

Kapag ang Diyos ang nagsalita, ang tanging ligtas na tugon ay pagtalima. Ang pag-antala o pagduda ay mapanganib na alternatibo.

 

8.6 Ang Espirituwal na Aspeto

Hindi ito hiwalay sa kaligtasan. Maaaring hindi agad mawalan ng kaligtasan ang isang hindi nakakaalam, ngunit iba ang sinasadyang pagtanggi. Binalaan ni Jesus: “Bakit tinatawag ninyo akong Panginoon, Panginoon, at hindi ninyo ginagawa ang mga bagay na aking sinasabi?” (Luk. 6:46).

Sinusubok ng belo ang ating puso: pararangalan ba natin si Cristo bilang Ulo, o itataas natin ang sariling pag-iisip higit sa Kanyang Salita?

 

8.7 Buod ng Doctrinal Insight

·        Ang belo ay sumusubok kung tayo’y nagpapasakop sa salita ng Diyos sa lahat ng bagay.

·        Ang pagsunod sa maliliit na bagay ay nagpapakita ng tunay na pagiging alagad.

·        Ang pagtatalo tungkol sa belo ay hindi tungkol sa tela, kundi tungkol sa pagmamataas laban sa kababaang-loob.

 

8.8 Panawagan sa Pagsisisi at Pagbabalik

Kung itinabi mo ang aral na ito, magsisi. Aminin sa harap ng Panginoon na sumunod ka sa kultura at hindi sa Kanyang salita. Magsimula muli na may pusong handang sumunod.

Sa iglesia: ibalik ang pagtuturong ito nang may pag-ibig, hindi sa kahigpitan, kundi sa malinaw at matibay na pagtuturo. Ipakita sa mundo na ang bayan ng Diyos ay hindi sumusunod sa uso, kundi sa Kasulatan.

 

8.9 Konklusyon: Ang Daan ng Pagpapala

Mga kapatid, ang belo ay hindi pabigat kundi pagpapala. Pinapanatili tayo nito sa kaayusan ng Diyos, inihihiwalay tayo sa mundo, at niluluwalhati si Cristo bilang ating Ulo.

Huwag tayong maging tagapakinig lamang kundi maging tagatupad. Yakapin natin ang kagandahan ng kaayusan ng Diyos, kahit pagtawanan ng mundo. Sapagkat sa huli, hindi ang papuri ng tao ang ating hinahanap, kundi ang papuri ng Diyos.

“Kaya nga, mga kapatid, kayo'y mangagpakatibay, at inyong panghawakan ang mga aral na sa inyo'y itinuro, maging sa pamamagitan ng salita, o ng aming sulat.” (2 Tes. 2:15)

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