We have begun to study this verse and we have seen the danger of personality conflicts, and why Paul is concerned enough to mention these women by name. In those first verses of chapter 4 we have seen how to deal with the problem of selfishness. Syzygus was a man with true objectivity. When Timothy goes to Philippi while their pastor Epaphroditus is with Paul, Paul will call on Syzygus to solve the problems in the local assembly until their pastor returns. Finding individuals who are willing to stand in the GAP is a very difficult thing to find.
Real men are hard to find just like real doctrinal women are hard to find.
God is looking for men and women who become a part of the solution and not a part of the problem. A real man is someone with mental strength and fortitude. One who has endurance, forbearance, perseverance, and stability. God is also looking for women to do the same. There have been many women throughout history who became a part of the solution and not a part of the problem.