Results 1 - 5 of 5
|
|
|||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Ordered by Verse | ||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
1 | extra marital "spiritual" relationship? | Titus | smallflower | 203073 | ||
Would it be unbiblical for a married man who has an unbelieving wife to have a spiritual "relationship" with any single or married woman via the internet? Is that an adulterous relationship? Is there any biblical support for not engaging in this activity? I found myself in such a "relationship" that was spiritually nurturing with a man in such a position (an unbelieving wife with whom there was no spiritual relationship) and though he felt no wrong in it, I eventually felt there was something wrong with the situation, much as I enjoyed and even benefited from the experience of sharing spiritual things with him. God convicted me that I was in fact stealing from the wife of this man, in the sense of time spent with him and energy devoted to my understanding of God's word, my spiritual feeding...that this was meant for his wife, and not for me. God showed me that I needed to get that from a man who is my OWN husband , not him (I lost my husband recently) and he needed to find a way to give that to his own WIFE before trying to give that to any other woman. I would be interested to hear any thoughts on this question. | ||||||
2 | extra marital "spiritual" relationship? | Titus | DocTrinsograce | 203074 | ||
Hi, smallflower... Welcome to the forum! Notice the pastoral epistles. They give us clear direction regarding appropriate relationships. Men mentor men, and women mentor women. There are very good and practical reasons for such arrangements. In Him, Doc |
||||||
3 | Did I commit adultery? | Titus | smallflower | 203075 | ||
So then by participating in this, did I enter into an adulterous relationship? Was I correct in confronting the man with regards to my convictions? Because this is what I have done. Do I now need to end all contact with this person? Are there specific verses I can read to help me? Thanks you for a speedy and concise answer to my question. I am afraid I became emotionally entangled and my thinking was muddied. | ||||||
4 | Did I commit adultery? | Titus | azurelaw | 203076 | ||
Dear smallflower, I agree with Brother Doc. We have to be very careful on not letting Satan has his chance to tempt us. Based on what you have said, I would not consider that you had entered into an adulterous relationship (however only God knows your heart, you have to pray for enlightenment. "Heb 4:12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." - Hebrew 4:12) but you might be risking yourself with the possibility of temptation. I remember few years ago, in a sermon, the pastor reminded us never to do any counselling or mentoring alone with cross gender. Gal 6:1 Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted. Since you are asking this question, it is apparently an alarm from the Holy Spirit. Submit yourself to the Holy Spirit. It is always advisable to acquaint with the same gender in your spiritual walk. Find yourself a mature sister in Christ, if not, at least a cell group to engage in. Remember the Lord's prayer? "...lead us not into temptation, deliver us from evil..." Shalom Azure |
||||||
5 | Did I commit adultery? | Titus | smallflower | 203078 | ||
Thanks so much.... Hebrews 4:12 is the very same scripture that God used to convict me about all of this :) I appreciate your comments and advice...... I am glad I found this site in my quest for an answer :) Blessings in the Lord! |
||||||