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1 | What if both parties want a divorce? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 175885 | ||
Hey face, absolutely. It's really a simple concept to understand when we take time to truly consider it. Maybe not so obvious when we are simply considering man's love for man. But when we attempt to describe love as "Christ-like", it really starts to make sense. Based on my understanding of Scripture, I don't find it taught that Christ went through a process of "learning to love" us. Furthermore, I don't see the concept of love as being one of feelings and emotions; rather one of behavior and actions. While the imperfect nature of the flesh often behaves impulsively and reactionary, the Bible's command for a man to love his wife as Christ loved the church is unmistakably referring to intentional acts of the husband's will. In other words, deciding or choosing to behave in a certain way. I may be corrected by one of the several true theologian members; but to my understanding, if one is commanded, one must have the ability to choose to obey. God bless, Jeff |
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2 | What if both parties want a divorce? | Bible general Archive 3 | mark d seyler | 175920 | ||
Hi Jeff, I think that both you and Justme have made excellent points on this topic. Now, mind you, I'm not chiming in as a theologian, I'm a customer service rep, but I would like to add in this. When you look at how "agape" love is treated in the New Testament, I think it is very safe to say that it can be defined as the love that causes you to devote yourself to the wellbeing of the object of your love. To be devoted to the wellbeing of one's wife I would say is clearly an act of will. Love in Christ, Mark |
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3 | What if both parties want a divorce? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 175927 | ||
Absolutely, and thanks for chiming! Jeff |
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