One discourse in the Epistles comes to mind where it talks of the husband and the wife being one body, and how a man would never mistreat his own body nor disrespect it. I believe that says enough on the subject. Would a man demean or ridicule himself? I think not. Then the woman and the man are one.
One in motive and goal, but each created for a different purpose
As even the Lords angels in heaven have their own role and own purpose,
Actually a hierarchy isnt there, like in a kingdom
roles and duties which may be different from one another yet they don't fight over it or want equality with one another, because they realize the purpose of their creation and serve the same master.
When I see gender fighting for equality
Im reminded of the Lord saying he will have mercy on whom he chooses when people complained
Im reminded of how God dealt with the Israelites with Moses in Egypt complaining when things werent enough to their liking
Who are we to tell the master who he is to be generous with?
And lastly, one that may be a shocking reminder to some
God will do whatever the heck he wants and we should accept it, our creation, our roles and the fact that men and women are equal in value, equal in access to God and equal in salvation with God
But created for different purposes which should not be disputed less there be contention within the church.
I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say,
'My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.'