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1 | This is Bible study in real life. | 1 Cor 7:5 | mpa | 66678 | ||
Thanks to you who responded. All I really wanted was some compassion. I'll stay with her because I vowed to stay. She didn't leave the bed room, I was asked to move to the spare room. And here's the kicker, for those wanting to know if we can talk to the pastor about it. I can talk to him anytime I look in the mirror. It is a secret. The church doesn't know and to bring her before the elders would destroy the church, my ministry and result in divorce. I've gone to a couple of fellow pastors about it and had no help except encouragement to just hang in there. She will not submit to authority and my insistence in her doing so will only destroy so many other people in the process. I just wish I had someone I could grieve with because I know that this is a cross I'm just going to have to bear up under. It's not even the lack of sex that drives me to such depths of despair, since I've learned to live without it for so long. It's the lack of simple touch and warmth and affection that makes me feel so alone. Thanks to everyone for your simple level of compassion. This one really has no good solution except perserverance. MPA |
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2 | This is Bible study in real life. | 1 Cor 7:5 | inmyheart | 66689 | ||
MPA, Ecc.12:14, For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. 1. There is a judgment to come, in which every man’s eternal state will be finally determined. 2. God himself will be the Judge, God-man will, not only because he has a right to judge, but because he is perfectly fit for it, infinitely wise and just. 3. Every work will then be brought into judgment, will be enquired into and called over again. It will be a day to bring to remembrance every thing done in the body. 4. The great thing to be then judged of concerning every work is whether it be good or evil, conformable to the will of God or a violation of it. 5. Even secret things, both good and evil, will be brought to light, and brought to account, in the judgment of the great day (Rom. 2:16); there is no good work, no bad work, hid, but shall then be made manifest. 6. In consideration of the judgment to come, and the strictness of that judgment, it highly concerns us now to be very strict in our walking with God, that we may give up our account with joy. My friend, don't let the devil lie to you any longer. God is your only solution to your situation. God has given you this ministry, it's not yours, and you are accountable for it. There is only one thing to do, the Right thing. You do have someone to grieve with, us, we are your family. When a family member hurts, we all hurt. Only your family members will be open and honest with you. You already know what to do, just do it, and let God set you free. I leave you with this verse; Mat 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I'm praying for you, that God will continue to fulfill the purpose He has for your life and take you to your destiny that He has prepared for you. God bless |
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3 | Trial? | 1 Cor 7:5 | mpa | 66696 | ||
I'm a bit dense. That's what my wife says. I suppose in this case she's right. You state that I know what I should do. Honestly, I don't know, except to endure and expect God to settle the matter Himself. He is blessing my life and ministry beyond my wildest dreams and it is obvious that none of the success is to my credit, only to His Sovereign credit. The only thing I can imagine you might be saying is to actually bring my wife before the elders and expose the situation. With all due respect, I can't believe that doing such a thing would bring glory to God, but only destruction upon a new ministry about to move into a new building. As I said, I can't know what you mean by "the right thing". A trial of my wife would wipe out everything. | ||||||
4 | Trial? | 1 Cor 7:5 | charis | 66719 | ||
Dear mpa, Greetings in the name of Jesus! My friend, my heart goes out to you. I will pray that the wisdom and peace of the Holy Spirit be upon you. Brother, you won't find me placing blame upon you. That won't solve anything. But repentance can and will change everything, as the word itself means to change. I suggest a change of opinion in a few key areas. As a fellow minister, I adjure you, do not be caught in the trap of saying, "If I do this, this will surely happen." If your church is in the Lord's capable hands, then 'bringing both your wife and yourself before witnesses' (trustworthy elders, co-laborers), will not 'wipe out everything.' If your church is not in God's hands, then it is already doomed. Honesty and trust in your fellowship is ALWAYS recommended, and WILL bring glory to God. If you cannot trust your elders, then they are not elders. Period. Another area of repentance is the thought that God is 'blessing your life and ministry.' This cannot be! What is your idea of blessing? If you cannot enjoy a healthy relationship with your spouse, then I don't know what blessing is. Finally, bitterness and defiance cannot work to your benefit. Sure, they are 'understandable,' but they don't solve anything, in fact can only exacerbate your turmoil. Find peace in the Lord. Then act according to conviction, not fear. Your fears seems to be dictating your lack of action. My brother and co-worker, I don't know your exact situation. But I HAVE dealt with such things personally and with other ministers. Perhaps you could email me, and we could talk, without 'airing the underwear' on a public forum. I promise to listen, and to give only simple Biblical advice, not try to rule over you. If you use Hotmail or such, you can be assured of your privacy. We could also chat or even talk on the phone. I'm sorry that you are caught up in a seemingly 'no-win' situation, and would like to pray for victory anyway! charisjapan@hotmail.com for both mail and chat. Peace and hope to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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