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NASB | Matthew 16:6 And Jesus said to them, "Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 16:6 Jesus said to them, "Watch out and be on your guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." |
Bible Question: We know that same-sex marriage is a sin, but why is'nt it a sin to marry non-christians? If it's not right for two men or two women to be married, why all of a sudden, is it right to marry two thieves or two murderers? Sin is sin, and marriage is only supposed to be for "Holy people", that's why we call it Holy Matrimony right |
Bible Answer: Hi humility, Actually we are urged not to marry a non-christian, by Paul. "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? (2Cr 6:14) A Christian's definition of marriage is the union of a man and a woman, under Christ's direction and authority. So marriage can be thought of as three coming together, another sort of trinity. It is also ungodly to (have close) fellowship with a thief or a murderer, if they have not repented of their ways. I have seen Christians get drawn into horrible backslides from which they have not yet recovered. Paul also warns against this. "Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. (1Cr 10:21) I would kindly suggest to you that it seems you are comparing apples and oranges. When you mention why we call it Holy Matrimony, I might ask, which translation do you find the word matrimony in? I think the word you meant was marriage. Let us stay within what the Bible says, and not mix in thoughts of men. If we were to do this, we would be diluting God's Word, and straying from His Law. Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. (Mat 16:6) Blessings, keliy |