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2201 | condom use not for immorality. | Eph 5:25 | Mommapbs | 101810 | ||
Greetings mobisa! You have received some excellent advise from a similar question you posted recently. The key to your question has to do with your attitude. Are you and your wife unified in what you believe about children - for example, if you want 1 child and she would like 3 children, would your efforts at contraception be honorable to her? Similarly, the wife has a responsibility to her husband in this matter as well. God is not limited by OUR choices though! Sometimes, He interrupts our best efforts at thwarting HIS plans - remember that EVERY CHILD, born or unborn is planned by God (Psalm 139). I hope this gives you something to think about. As per MY opinion, IF you and your wife agree that a possible pregnancy is something that you both desire to avoid, I would encourage you to use a contraceptive method that PREVENTS CONCEPTION - this of course excludes abortion (chemical or physical), and an IUD, which allows conception to take place. BTW, we have 5 children, and the one that WE "unplanned" has been God's PLANNED blessing for us! mommapbs |
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2202 | What is this "washing?" | Eph 5:26 | Mommapbs | 77169 | ||
In light of some of the recent discussions, is this a baptism? How is one "cleansed" by the washing of water with the word? | ||||||
2203 | What is this "washing?" | Eph 5:26 | Mommapbs | 77217 | ||
Greetings Searcher - so to expound upon your analogy, upon faith in Jesus Christ, one is washed or regernerated by the Holy Spirit FIRST and then gets into the baptismal tub clean? (!) For what its worth, I believe that physical baptism is an act of obedience on the part of a believer to testify, by an outward expression, to a present inward reality. The mystery of God as revealed in Jesus is enough for me to contemplate. I have no desire to try to convince others to agree with my position on baptism, but these posts sure make for some interesting reading. mommapbs |
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2204 | Worthy of Honor but not of Respect | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 21647 | ||
In other Scriptures,(I Tim. 3:11; Titus 2:2 et al) both men and woman are challenged to be worthy of respect. How does a woman repect her husband if he has not demonstrated a character that is worthy of that respect? This has been troubling me for a while. How can a woman respect a husband that abuses her or violates his vows? I feel that perhaps we are focusing on the wrong word here. In the Oxford version, repect is translated as reverence. Reverence is a much different word - it connotes honor. Everyone is worthy of honor because Jesus died for us all; He makes us worthy. In that, a woman can be obedient to God's Word as she honors her husband out of reverence for what Christ has done. Jesus tells us that we are to love one another - even those who presecute us! According to I Peter 2:17 showing love is what proper respect is."Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king." The wife "must see to it " that she chooses to love at all costs! Love covers a multitude of sins! We dare not respect the sin, but love the heart of the sinner out of reverence for the Lord. |
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2205 | Worthy of Honor but not of Respect | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65473 | ||
Greetings in Christ. You have identifed yourself as a "teacher." Please allow the student to respond. As I read your remarks to this post sent to Jules, it seems that you are accusing me of "doing what is right in my own eyes." This is a grievious statement, and according to God's Word, it should be expressed to the writer of the post(Please refer to Matthew 18:15). If you would dare to read a post from a woman with an open mind, perhaps you will be able to discern the desire to be submissive to the Lord in all my relationships. You wrote: God said what He meant and He meant what He said. There are reasons for it that are beyond the ideologies of our generation and they make perfect sense. The Scriptures you cited: Gen 3:16 - the man will rule over his wife. 1 Cor 14:35-36 - God's Word came to the man first 1 Tim 2:12-14 - a woman is not to teach or have authority over a man. How have I perverted God's Word to suit the "ideologies of this generation?" My position springs from the very common platfom of many Godly women: they are married to men who are not worthy of authority to "rule over their wives" because they are not submissive to the authority of the Lord. Yet as believers desiring to be obedient to God's Word, the shift of emphasis to the Lord Jesus Christ, is the ONLY WAY that we can really honor or respect anyone. Apart from Christ, is anyone worthy of RESPECT or HONOR? Apart from Christ, can we ever truly LOVE? (Please read John 15:5) In your post, you have QUALIFIED the command of God for a woman with these words, "if he be in God's will". Did God express His commands this way: obey Me if . . .? You wrote: Yes a woman should fear her husband. He is physically, emotionally, and spiritually superior to her. Made that way of God. And her fear of her husband, if he be in God's will, keeps her from transgression. Please read Gen 3:6. Exactly WHERE was Adam, who you claim was made to be "physically, emotionally and spiritually superior" to Eve? HE WAS RIGHT THERE WITH HER (!) and he did not (as you claim) "keep her from transgression." I thing both sexes got eactly what they deserved - some of us physically, emotionally and spiritually INFERIOR creations of God are difficult to love aren't we? In CHRIST'S LOVE, mommapbs PS: Since you have involved Jules in this dicussion, I have also sent him a copy of my positon in this posting. |
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2206 | Worthy of Honor but not of Respect | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65475 | ||
Greetings Jules! This is a portion of my response to a post you recieved from "Rabbi" Mark. I notice you haven't been posting for a while. I trust all is well with you! In the love of Christ - Mommapbs My post: You wrote: God said what He meant and He meant what He said. There are reasons for it that are beyond the ideologies of our generation and they make perfect sense. The Scriptures you cited: Gen 3:16 - the man will rule over his wife. 1 Cor 14:35-36 - God's Word came to the man first 1 Tim 2:12-14 - a woman is not to teach or have authority over a man. How have I perverted God's Word to suit the "ideologies of this generation?" My position springs from the very common platfom of many Godly women: they are married to men who are not worthy of authority to "rule over their wives" because they are not submissive to the authority of the Lord. Yet as believers desiring to be obedient to God's Word, the shift of emphasis to the Lord Jesus Christ, is the ONLY WAY that we can really honor or respect anyone. Apart from Christ, is anyone worthy of RESPECT or HONOR? Apart from Christ, can we ever truly LOVE? (Please read John 15:5) In your post, you have QUALIFIED the command of God for a woman with these words, "if he be in God's will". Did God express His commands this way: obey Me if . . .? You wrote: Yes a woman should fear her husband. He is physically, emotionally, and spiritually superior to her. Made that way of God. And her fear of her husband, if he be in God's will, keeps her from transgression. Please read Gen 3:6. Exactly WHERE was Adam, who you claim was made to be "physically, emotionally and spiritually superior" to Eve? HE WAS RIGHT THERE WITH HER (!) and he did not (as you claim) "keep her from transgression." I thing both sexes got eactly what they deserved - some of us physically, emotionally and spiritually INFERIOR creations of God are difficult to love aren't we? PS: Since you have involved Jules in this dicussion, I have also sent him a copy of my positon in this posting. |
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2207 | Is reverence feasible? Always? | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65478 | ||
Greetings srchng! “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.” 1 John 4:18 I'm wondering how "perfect love casts out fear" in the relationship between men and women today? Perhaps when we see one another from God's perspective, we can truly be obedient to His Word. As believers desiring to be obedient to God's Word, we must shift our emphasis from following the LAW to following the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the ONLY WAY that we can really be obedient to God’s command to love honor or respect anyone. Apart from Christ, is anyone worthy of RESPECT or HONOR? Apart from Christ, can we ever truly LOVE? (Please read John 15:5) "Rabbi" Mark wrote: It was easy to deceive the woman in the garden. And it is easy to deceive the woman today. But if she is obedient to her husband and her husband is obedient to God -- that woman shall not be found in another transgression. There is a significant qualifier in the word "IF". Does God's Word give us permission to not obey IF the other person is not “obedient to God”? Does God express His commands this way: obey Me IF . . .? Please read Gen 3:6. Exactly WHERE was Adam, who “Rabbi” Mark claims was made to be "physically, emotionally and logically (he used the word spiritually in his post to me) superior" to Eve? ADAM WAS RIGHT THERE WITH HER (!) and he did not (as the “Rabbi” claims) "keep her from transgression." The only One who can keep me from transgression is Jesus! Mommapbs |
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2208 | Is reverence feasible? Always? . . . | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65479 | ||
Greetings srchng! “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.” 1 John 4:18 I'm wondering how "perfect love casts out fear" in the relationship between men and women today? Perhaps when we see one another from God's perspective, we can truly be obedient to His Word. As believers desiring to be obedient to God's Word, we must shift our emphasis from following the LAW to following the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the ONLY WAY that we can really be obedient to God’s command to love honor or respect anyone. Apart from Christ, is anyone worthy of RESPECT or HONOR? Apart from Christ, can we ever truly LOVE? (Please read John 15:5) "Rabbi" Mark wrote: It was easy to deceive the woman in the garden. And it is easy to deceive the woman today. But if she is obedient to her husband and her husband is obedient to God -- that woman shall not be found in another transgression. There is a significant qualifier in the word "IF". Does God's Word give us permission to not obey IF the other person is not “obedient to God”? Does God express His commands this way: obey Me IF . . .? Please read Gen 3:6. Exactly WHERE was Adam, who “Rabbi” Mark claims was made to be "physically, emotionally and logically (he used the word spiritually in his post to me) superior" to Eve? ADAM WAS RIGHT THERE WITH HER (!) and he did not (as the “Rabbi” claims) "keep her from transgression." The only One who can keep me from transgression is Jesus! Mommapbs |
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2209 | Woman's sin worse than man's? | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65480 | ||
“Rabbi” Mark, you wrote: “Even if the man is bad at his authority over the woman the woman still must fear and revere the man. For if the woman took authority, which is expressly forbidden in the Bible, it would be worse than a man who was bad at handling authority”. When is sin not sin? Does God's Word say that any sin (apart from the blasphemey of the Holy Spirit) is greater or "worse" than another? mommapbs |
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2210 | Greater rank, not greater person? | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65515 | ||
Greetings Robert, well said! Mommapbs | ||||||
2211 | Is reverence feasible? Always? | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65602 | ||
I like the second part of the verse about wisdom . . . "and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." All is in vain without knowing Jesus. We should very well FEAR God without Christ! John reminds us that "perfect love casts out fear!" Whom shall we fear? The One who can condemn the soul to eternal death! But thanks be to God for there is NO condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). As far as the Law goes, when we seek to KNOW the Lord, and listen for His heartbeat, our being will reflect Him more and more and obviously, that will be seen in a life that exemplifies the principles that God has set for for us to live by. Sometimes I wonder if we are seeking the King or seeking the kingdom. Do we seek His Hand or the blessings in it? Living life by the LAW, following Biblical principles will never bring about the abundant life we long for unless we long for the giver of Life as a Bride longs for her husband - the key word is intimacy. No wonder God uses the illustration of marriage to express how He longs to be loved by us, His children. As far as the first couple goes, sir, I beg to differ with you. Regardless of Adam's relative geographical position in the Garden, he was the "Alpha male!" It seems a stretch to me to think that he didn't really know what was happening in his domain. According to Gen 3:12, Adam said to the Lord, "The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me from the tree, and I ate." - Sure looks (to me)like he was trying to "pass the buck", not shielding as you have suggested by writing, "with his loving arm and said by his act(of partaking the fruit) that, 'I will face condemnation at your side...we shall die together.'" I suspect that perhaps here we see the flaw that hinders most relationships,namely, an unwillingness to assume responsibility for our own choices. Thankfully, I am married to a spouse, who accepts me with all my faults and shortcomings. But I am ever more thankful for a loving God who accepts me just the way I am and forgives and forgives and forgives! Oh that we might find that on this Forum too. mommapbs I guess we will have to agree to disagree on some issues here. |
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2212 | Is reverence feasible? Always? | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65649 | ||
Thank you Tim for your support, this has been a difficult exchange for me. I have really been thinking a lot about the statements made by rabbi mark regarding Adam and it "seems to me" that perhaps man still wants to blame woman for the Fall. I think it is interesting to compare Adam with Christ. Jesus said that if we love others more than Him, we are not worthy of Him. And if we don't take up our cross and follow Him, we are not worthy of Him. (Mt 10:37-8). I think that this is illustrated very clearly in the Garden encounter with God. Eve chose self over God and ate the forbidden fruit. Adam chose self (bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh - Eve) over God and joined her in disobedience. What might have happened if Adam had chosen to remain obedient to God and act as Eve's intercessor? What is striking to me is that Adam did not trust the heart of God with whom he had an intimate, sinless relationship! To me it is interesting to note that the Lord God called MAN into account (Gen 3:9)not Eve. This suggests (to me) that Adam was indeed responsible for Eve. And then, when confronted with their disobedience, Adam does not accept responsibility for his choices but arrogantly places the blame on God - "The woman YOU gave me . . ." (Gen 3:12) Marital strife is a result of the choices made in the Garden. Both are responsible and both are accountable before the Lord. I agree that the Lord has placed the man in a position of headship, yet the relationship is to be characterized by mutual submission. We are all equal in Christ and each of us will receive the SAME reward no matter how long we have been believers! (As illustrated by Jesus in the parable recorded in Mt 20!) Just some thoughts to share with you Brother! t |
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2213 | Worthy of Honor but not of Respect | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65672 | ||
Greetings rabbi Mark, you have written: "My purpose for coming to the Forum is to offer the Word of God. Which is the final authority on all matters." I agree, the Word is the final authority, but the vessel that brings it is not. As iron sharpens iron, so does one man sharpen another.(Proverbs 27:17) I've had a real "honing" through our exchange. You have written: "Those who do not abide by the Word of God always find offense with it." Where have I done this? In all matters I endeavor to be obedient to the Spirit, I am NOT accountable to you. You are not my spiritual leader, nor are you my husband, and yes, he knows of this discussion! You claim to be "spiritually superior" (reference post 65448) to women. Should all women be excluded from participating on this Forum, or just ME? Yes, Eve was deceived, however, where was Adam while this took place? Wasn't he responsible for her? Did he intercede for her with the Lord God?Adam had a choice to make too, he ate the fruit. Sounds to me like they were BOTH responsible for the transgression - but yes, that is my opinion - we CAN differ can't we? I think we can agree that we are glad that God sent Jesus to be what God had intended for the first Adam, who loved His bride and gave Himself up for her! (Eph 5:25) Are you suggesting that a woman is to be obedient to a man, regardless of his relationship with the Lord? You have written: "After a comprehensive study on this matter, it is clear to me that God intends that no matter what the spiritual state of the man that the woman is to obey God's instruction.(to fear and obey her husband) There is simply no other scripture that gives the woman this leeway. If the man does not obey God or treat the woman with love and honour the matter is between God and that man." So, if my husband tells me to sign our income tax statement that I know is fraudlent, I should do this? Should I obey him if he asks me to do something that contradicts God's Word? What would you say to the woman who is abused physically, emotionally or spiritually? My endeavor was to show women (who are in situations of abuse)a way to be obedient to God's Word. The english language is far inferior. The word respect, for some, implies a form of admiration. Do you admire men who exercize their God-given authority by battering their wives? Is this how Christ loves the Church? The word honor, as opposed to the concept implied by the word respect, is appropriate when we see ALL as worthy by Christ's death. If I was married to a man who beat me, I could (and would) honor him in Christ. But I would not admire him. Sir, you have written, "Your opinions are your opinions. And unlearned, undisiplined opinions at that. They mean absolutely nothing to me." I suggest that you refrain from reading or responding to my posts. mommapbs |
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2214 | Is reverence feasible? Always? | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65673 | ||
Greetigns sebkin, may I suggest that you read the entire thread to catch a glimpse of my ORIGINAL intent here. I am seeking to BE OBEDIENT TO CHRIST - I am NOT pushing my own agenda. And yes, my husband is well aware of this discussion. You asked how has rabbi Mark offended me? Rabbi Mark implied that I was guilty of "doing what is right in my own eyes" to Jules prior to addressing me. This is contradictory to God's Word, according to Mt 18:15. Secondly, according to God's Word, not rabbi Mark, in Christ, ALL are equal; the male is NOT spiritually superior! (Gal. 3:28) On to the fear issue. As you have written, we are told NOT to be afraid (phobia) and John, who fell on his face before the risen Christ tells us that "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love." 1 John 4:18 I am saved and I "fear" God too, but I am NOT afraid of His wrath. (Romans 8:1) The fear that I have is what Larry Crabb has expressed as a "trembling at the thought of any distance that comes between God and me." As I seek to draw near to God, He promises to draw near to me, but the drawing can not take place when I sin. THAT is my responsibility; for it is my sin that separates me from the intimacy that God desires to have with me. Of THIS I am grieved; and in my brokenness I can come before the Lord in repentance and receive the forgiveness and restoration that enables me to pursue Him! (Once again, the english language is incapable of truly expressing what God knows is on my heart - if you cannot discern my love for Him, perhaps you are not looking for it.) Mommapbs |
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2215 | Is reverence feasible? Always? | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65714 | ||
Greetings Sebkin - there was no need for discernment, I have been open with my complaint of rabbi mark's offense and posted it to him. Racisim is an inapporpriate suggestion; and this truth I hold very dear to my heart: believers are all part of God's family. (Gal 3:28) Do you know that rabbi mark is Jewish? He has not revealed himself to this Forum (as of yet)via a personal profile. I suspect that here in lies the problem, (for me) rabbi means "teacher." How has rabbi mark taught me in his postings to me? Should one proclaim themselves to be a teacher of God's Word just because they have studied it or because this is the Spiritual Gift they have been given? Great accountability accompanies this "office" - not only for the content of the teaching but also how it is delivered. My the Lord's Spirit continue to teach us all here on the Forum. I commend to you 1 Cor 2:1-16. mommapbs |
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2216 | Worthy of Honor but not of Respect | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65739 | ||
Greetings retxar - thank you for your response. You wrote, "If the husband is not hearing from the Lord, it is obvious that God never intended for the wife to go against His Word to fulfil her role as submissive wife, but she should never question God’s perfect family model and the God-given office that God has given the husband in the home, whether he is fulfilling that role or not." I agree with this statement and this is what I was trying to convey in my original post (obviously, I did a rather poor job of it!) As another example, in light of the Clinton presidency, we can still honor the office even if the man to whom it was been given behaved in an unGodly manner. So in a marriage, we can honor the position of authority God has given the husband, even if he dishonors God and his wife by his choices. And taken a step further, as believers we can extend the love of Christ to others when we see them as God does, loved enough to die for and made worthy by Christ's death. All are the same in Christ (Gal 3:28-9). I have some friends who have been abused and adopting this attitude toward the abusing spouse seems (to me anyway) a God honoring and obedient response. If a woman is in physical danger, does submission require that she remain in the home? In the relationship? Initially, what prompted my attention was the deisre to be obedient to God in the marital realtionship and the term "respect" connoting a sense of admiration. Do you "respect" yourself, meaning, do you admire and validate the sin nature you possess? Or, do you "honor or esteem" yourself because of what Christ has done for you? Are you following my thinking? I am so thankful to God that I am married to a Godly man! Blessings, mommapbs |
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2217 | Is reverence feasible? Always? | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65742 | ||
Greetings srchng! Every time we encourage one another to draw closer to God we are serving one another as Christ. Even the discouragement and disappointment that is sometimes reaped here on this Forum can "serve" as a "driver" - believe me, after some of the exchanges here I RUN to the arms of the Lord, for indeed, He is the God of all comfort. He is I AM - which someone wiser than me has said, "this means that He is whatever you need at this very moment!" Praise Him for WHO HE IS! Thank you for your apology and your encouragement - isn't it wonderful to know that regardless of what others think about us, we are absolutely LOVED and FORGIVEN by the ONE who really matters most! Blessings on your day! mommapbs |
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2218 | Woman's sin worse than man's? | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65745 | ||
Greetings Debbie! Years ago I prayed that my husband would assume spiritual headship in our home. One Sunday morning while driving to church (the church I grew up in) he turned down a street that led to a different church. We have been there ever since! I had a choice to make all those years ago. I'm glad it was to be submissive - for in reality, God had answered my prayer. Does this mean I still don't struggle with his decisions? Of course, I advocate for "my way" who doesn't? But in the end, it is my husband whom God holds accountable for our family (which includes me) and he takes that more seriously than my whining. Thanks for your input. Blessings on your day! mommapbs |
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2219 | Woman's sin worse than man's? | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65746 | ||
Beensetfree! As the instigator of this "frenzy" I thank you this excellent advice: "May God grant His wisdom to us all as we study His word and seek to determine His principal and truth contained within." BTW - I concurr with your observations about the silence of Adam ringing like gong. Sad to say, I suspect that many men are rejecting their God-given role of spiritual headship. The silence is deafening and deadening in some relationships. mommapbs |
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2220 | Woman's sin worse than man's? | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65752 | ||
Excellent questions! It has always bothered me that women were "relegated" to teaching Sunday School while the men passed the offering plate and seated the congregation. Just an observation. Praying with you for the fellowship of believers! mommapbs |
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