2.5 stars
I am sad to say that I was disappointed in this book. I have read a few books by MacArthur before and found them to be educational and inspirational. This one let me down. There were some sections that I felt were very well done, had some good things to say and I had no problems with, but others were built on faulty reasoning and in disregard of those scriptures that could be used to contradict his conclusion. On top of that it basically comes down to single woman and motherless woman having no calling/ role within the church (unless you count learning as a role). On top of all that, there was a surprising lack of depth on the topic itself. What I mean is he didn't go into what roles we can fill in the church (apart from being mothers), like children's ministry or hospitality or evangelism or cleaning services etc. He primarily focused on what woman are not supposed to do: lead, preach, teach, etc.
I am glad that I read this book for some of the research he includes for the background and context of the time 1 Timothy was written in, but can't say that it has done anything else for me.
I would not recommend this book for single woman or motherless woman because I fear they will come away feeling discouraged and could perhaps hinder their relationship with God rather than aiding it. ( )

Very easy read. Fairly short book. Outlines Biblical views of the different roles of men and women in the church and home and how feminism/fighting for equality/political correctness has damaged this. Calls women to a higher standard of life not based on outward appearance/superficiality but based on the inner life lived in the light of God's Word. Timely reminders.

Recommended. ( )

Tape Nos. GC 54-14 thru GC 54-17