Bible Question: should a christian attend a wedding of "professing" Christians that are living together before marriage? |
Bible Answer: I have to say this, PutGodFirst. I believe, from the information you've given, that with such an outright rebellion from your child that he is doing wrong. Are you doing wrong by showing your disapproval? I don't think so. For Paul says to the Corinthians to expel thy immoral brother! However, I also have to take this into account. I believe it to be true of most Christians, but I will not say for all because I do believe in the rare Christian who truly does abstain from outright rebellious sin. I have had outright open rebellion against God in my life. Yes adultry, yes drugs, yes lying. Perhaps you will desregard my message because of that? I hope not. The point I have to make is this...if my in-laws had refrained from my wedding because of my adultry, I would have been hurt. But because I have the Spirit of God I would have seen that they were only doing what God asked. If your son wanted to give everything to God and truly do his will, he would submit to what you have asked, and that is seperate housing accomodations. I asked for my wife's hand in marriage, and listened when they said to wait another year. Instead, he has tried to justify himself with lies. So what if he's not actually sinning and adulterating, the impression he gives says otherwise, and is thus disregarding the Lord! People say that what you're doing isn't showing love. However, the rebellious child in the old testament was to be put to death. I suppose God didn't show love? The openly rebellious "Christian" in the new church is to be booted out and excommunicated. I think we try to look at only the ooshy gooshy love song part of God's love, and try to forget that love has to be fair, just, and even harsh sometimes. However, if your son does repent after being married, I believe your relationship should return to normal. |