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1 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | Joyce Ong | 92488 | ||
In my own understanding of the situation like you implied religion could be the scapegoat and there could be deeper problems. Well in the early part of our marriage my problem was that I perceived that he put others first. Later I realised that he was just being extrovertish. For lack of assurance I clamoured for his attention. Just 2 years back we had done a personality typing, and confirmed that we are 100 percent opposite of each other. ie. extrovert-introvert feeling-thinking sensing-judging perceiving-intuitive. He being the former and I the latter. Though we should not rely on psychology totally for our answers, it just point to the difficulty in relating. Our communication are just at cross-fire. Well we managed 20 years of togetherness so far. Other things count against us. His cultural background is one of Asian communal social group and I of the city, the high spirited independent who treasures autonomy though an adapted introvert who will touch base with people at work and church. Sometimes, I purpose to bring a nonchristian colleague to church and he would object. "Why can't they go on their own?" 2 years ago, I was high with enthusiasm for God and he challenged my wish to worship only at one church. Today, the fire is quite dampened from the standoffs although my faith in God is there it is quite subdued. |
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2 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | reilly1041 | 92554 | ||
Joyce, Please don't let your fire for God be subdued! I feel for your situation with your husband, perhaps consider this a test or a strengthening of your faith. Do you have children? My husband and I were both raised Catholic, but I wanted to switch to an evangelical Protestant church. I showed him how wonderful the children and teenage programs were at this church, and stressed how much better this church would be for the kids and their spiritual upbringing. He has agreed with me and we now all attend this new church, even though he still fully considers himself Catholic. Keep praying for your husband, I know others on this forum will as well. My husband is a hard nut to crack, but I keep praying that God keeps his heart soft and his mind open. Good luck, reilly |
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3 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | Joyce Ong | 92566 | ||
The children are young teens and has chosen to follow scripture truths. They respect my husband's wish to go to Catholic church and understands the difference. I have guided them to respect the father's wish and only to branch out when they attain their legal age. They enjoyed my church preaching on grace and when given opportunity speaks scriptural grace as opposed to catholic church teaching to my husband. My husband is more ready to hear them out and they have more patience to discuss at length. Praise God for these sons of grace. | ||||||