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NASB | Ezra 9:2 "For they have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and for their sons, so that the holy race has intermingled with the peoples of the lands; indeed, the hands of the princes and the rulers have been foremost in this unfaithfulness." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ezra 9:2 "For they have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and for their sons, so that the holy race has intermingled with the peoples of the lands. Indeed, the officials and chief men have been foremost in this unfaithful act and direct violation [of God's will]." [Deut 7:3, 4] |
Subject: Intermarriage |
Bible Note: I am not sure what you are getting at here, but I will humor you in this. 1)First of all, if it was my son engaged to the cult girl, I would ask him his intentions and reasons for doing this. If they were valid and his faith was strong in the Lord, I would support him in his decision and ask him to continually bring his wife over to my house to spend time with all of us. I think this is what God would do as well. How many verses are there in the bible about being faithful to the Lord? Those are the verses I would give him, along with all of the ones about being God's light and presence to all peoples, showing them to way to Him. 2) The bible is full of verses about leaving God for another god, and many have been posted in this thread if you go back and look. 3) When someone leaves God, God is sad, hurt, and angry. God tries his best to call all of his lost sheep back to him. Isn't that what he did with us? If someone deliberately rejects God, the consequences are a broken relationship, and ultimately complete separation for eternity if there is no reconciliation. ischus |