“AT THE HEART OF MATURE FEMININITY IS A FREEING DISPOSITION TO AFFIRM, RECEIVE AND NURTURE STRENGTH AND LEADERSHIP FROM WORTHY MEN IN WAYS APPROPRIATE TO A WOMAN’S DIFFERING RELATIONSHIPS.” – John Piper

1. This definition helps us understand much regarding femininity as defined by Biblical commands, principles and examples.
2. Biblical femininity’s responsibility is also controlled by love (I Cor 16:14).
3. Femininity is a freeing disposition. That is, it is not a restrictive, oppressive burden, but rather a liberating force to be creative under authority.
4. Biblical femininity does not only experience the leadership of biblical masculinity, it advocates it. (I Sam 25:23-24)
5. Biblical femininity can appeal the decisions of someone in authority while retaining godly womanhood (I Sam 25:28).
6. Biblical femininity gladly accepts the initiative and leadership of godly men.
7. Biblical femininity actively partners with man to increase his strength (Proverbs 31:10-24).
8. Biblical femininity is not impaired by immature masculinity (I Peter 3:1-6). She does not affirm the ungodly rule of unworthy men, however she can still submit to God through sinful men. She will stop short of submitting to sinful directives, though.
9. She can advocate and affirm strength and leadership where it is found.
10. Biblical femininity will determine the differing ways in which she affirms, receives and nurtures strength from worthy men. A lady might have several differing situations in her life – home, work, church. Godly wisdom helps her discern how to apply biblical womanhood in each situation.