Is Modern Culture Destroying Women?

"The people of my day have no ability to tell the truly valuable from the virtual worthless." -Shawn Kierkegaard In a culture that has replaced beauty with brutality, God is calling His daughters back to their royal identity. You have been told that the Bible subjugates women, but the truth is that Christianity elevated women in an unprecedented way. In this Mother's Day message from 1 Peter 3, we explore the "silent preaching of a lovely life" and what it means to live as a princess of the Most High God. CHAPTERS: 0:00 – The Royal Family: Living Like Royalty 7:03 – How Christianity Elevated Women 10:45 – The Truth About Biblical Submission 13:37 – Can You Be Equal and Still Submit? 22:02 – Pure and Classy: The Standard for Royalty 24:40 – Modesty Priestesses in a Reprobate Empire 30:32 – Beauty vs. Brutality: The End Game 35:33 – Switching the Price Tags Back REVELATION Q&A: Does the Bible subjugate women? No, historically Christianity elevated women, addressing them directly and calling them "heirs together" of grace. What is a "modesty priestess"? Early Christian women were known by this term as their commitment to modesty shifted the culture of the Roman Empire. What does God value in a woman? Rather than external trappings, God values the "hidden person of the heart" and a gentle, quiet spirit. SERMON DETAILS Sermon Title: The Ideal Christian Woman Aired: May 10th, 2026 ABOUT CROSS ASSEMBLY We are one church that meets in multiple places here in North Carolina and Online around the world. We are a missions sending base, called to build up and send out spirit-filled agents of local and global transformation. No matter who you are or where you come from, you are welcome at one of our campuses and online. NEXT STEPS: ✅ 👉🏽 New Here? (https://crossassembly.org/about) 📱 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook @crossassembly 🔔 Sign up for our weekly emails from Cross Assembly (https://mycross.info/connect) 🌐 Visit us at (https://CrossAssembly.org/) ONLINE CAMPUS: Watch our full services at (live.crossassembly.org) Here’s what you’ll find: 🙏🏽 Real-time prayer sessions 🗒️ Detailed teaching notes 📍 A supportive community to connect with!