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1 | ARE WE MARIED | 1 Cor 7:1 | wiley | 180088 | ||
I truely belive we are maried no one was there when adam and eve got maried like them I belive God joined me and pat together | ||||||
2 | ARE WE MARIED | 1 Cor 7:1 | jlhetrick | 180090 | ||
Wiley, It seems as though you were not really interested in an honest response; unless of course you were expecting responses that would agree with you. We see that often here by new posters. Your situation is not unique to you and Pat. Most of us who have been Christians for a while have run across this in the past and have searched the Scriptures to be sure of our position. You did not attempt to answer the questions posed in my response to your original question. I suspect that is because, though the questions are simple to answer, those answers are difficult to accept' or at least insufficient to support your position. Over the years I have learned that one of the hardest things about learning to be obedient to Scripture is accepting my own conflicting views as wrong. In other words, when my desires, plans, actions, etc. are found to be contrary to biblical teaching, I have to surrender them. A course is never abandoned without a new course being charted. It is our goal as Christians to always seek to reform our thinking, beliefs, and behavior in such a way as to be consistent with God's word. Some learn sooner than others that it is only when we truly surrender to God that this can sufficiently happen. It is a process referred to as "sanctification". Sanctification is a work created in us by God. It is an ongoing process that begins the moment we are justified; saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. The process continues from the moment we are saved until the moment we are raised in glory. The task at hand, is to seek your answer in Scripture and then submit to the truth, not convenience. You will find that you are wrong on this issue my friend. Sincerely, Jeff |
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3 | ARE WE MARIED | 1 Cor 7:1 | wiley | 180092 | ||
You show me in the bible where I,m wrong | ||||||
4 | ARE WE MARIED | 1 Cor 7:1 | jlhetrick | 180094 | ||
Wiley, You show me in the Bible where you are right. The burden lies with you my friend. You are declaring a truth that is not supported in Scripture. I have encouraged you to do the work yourself, of seeking God's truth in His word. What you find in Scripture is that marriage is an institution created by God beginning with Adam and Eve in Genesis. You conveniently use their example to justify your own. They did not choose one another. God created Adam and from him created Eve. This was a one time event never again to be accomplished. All others were born. As you follow through the Scriptures you will see that marriage is recognized as an institution of God and accomplished through custom rituals and legal in nature. A very important and consistent part of this is the consenting and witnessing of those other than the marrying couple. You don't find it in a verse, you find it in consistent, contextual example and teaching. Here are some places to start, but you have to be willing to do the work. Begin reading in Genesis chapter 24. Genisis 34, Deut. 24, and let's not forget John chapter 2. Here we even see Jesus attending a wedding feast as was the custom. So Wiley, don't be like so many others in search of a single verse or passage to declare a truth that isn't there. My friend, the truth is in the details. The consistent example laid down through Scripture both OT and NT. Hope this helps. Jeff PS. Don't get caught up in trying to prove yourself right. Instead, allow Scripture to guide you into doing what is right. |
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5 | ARE WE MARIED | 1 Cor 7:1 | wiley | 180154 | ||
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6 | ARE WE MARIED | 1 Cor 7:1 | jlhetrick | 180156 | ||
The Bible doesn't tell us who married them. This fact adds no credibility to your position and detracts none from mine. Doctrine is not established based on the abscense of information but rather the clear instruction of Scripture. In the same way, our faithful walk with God is guided by what is taught, not what is missing. I'm afraid that you are now distracted. I don't wish to contribute further to your distraction. You have been adequately informed and I personally don't have the time, nor do I wish to become further involved with a tit-for-tat, childish volley of unproductive responses. In the end, your responsibilities are to God and Pat, not to me. I am confident that you have the direction of Scripture to guide your choices on this issue. Obedience is up to you. No need to respond to this post. This is a Forum dedicated to serious bible study, not to efforts to creat new systems of belief and cultural standards. Sincerely, Jeff |
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7 | ARE WE MARIED | 1 Cor 7:1 | azurelaw | 180166 | ||
Dear Jeff, I do respond to your post :). You say: ... our faithful walk with God is guided by what is taught, not what is missing. It echoes with my pastor's comment which once made on people who excuse them from reading the bible for the reason of that they do not understand it. He said that there must be some that you understand. Just do what you understand and that would be more than enough for keeping you busy in your walk with Jesus. Shalom Azure |
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8 | ARE WE MARIED | 1 Cor 7:1 | jlhetrick | 180216 | ||
Hello Azure, I would certainly agree with that. It is true that even If I were to never have the privilege of holding another bible in my hand, I could spend the rest of my days allowing the Lord to improve me through what He has already given me. God bless, Jeff |
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