Should Christian Women Wear A Head Covering While Praying or Prophesying?

However, in the modern church, this practice has been kept by the men but not by the women. Why? In this episode, Dale and Veronica look at this passage to understand what it’s truly instructing for Christians.

1 Corinthians 11: 2-16 (NKJV)

2 Now I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I delivered them to you. 3 But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God. 4 Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head, 5 but every wife who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, since it is the same as if her head were shaven.6 For if a wife will not cover her head, then she should cut her hair short.

But since it is disgraceful for a wife to cut off her hair or shave her head, let her cover her head. 7 For a man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God, but woman is the glory of man. 8 For man was not made from woman, but woman from man. 9 Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.10 That is why a wife ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels.

11 Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man nor man of woman; 12 for as woman was made from man, so man is now born of woman. And all things are from God. 13 Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a wife to pray to God with her head uncovered? 14 Does not nature itself teach you that if a man wears long hair it is a disgrace for him, 15 but if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For her hair is given to her for a covering. 16 If anyone is inclined to be contentious, we have no such practice, nor do the churches of God.

Useful Resources For Your Journey

• HeadcoveringMovement.com: We have not reviewed all of the content on this site but find ourselves generally unified with what we have read. They offer a variety of useful resources in your personal study of this topic.
• Garlands of Grace: If you’re looking for a head covering, this company offers a variety of styles and options for ladies.
• Video: What R.C. Sproul Believes: The late R.C. Sproul is one of the theological giants of the 20th century and offers his position in a scholarly form with a panel including John MacArthur.
• Video: Head Coverings and Christian History: This short video offers a quick survey of biblical history and how the head covering has lost it’s adoption in Christianity through fashion and feminine independence.

Obviously, this topic requires sincere evaluation and prayer. After watching or listening to this episode, what is your opinion? Do you have any questions or comments? Maybe you have something to add to the discussion? If so, let us know in the comments below.