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NASB | Luke 11:26 "Then it goes and takes along seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they go in and live there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 11:26 "Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they go in [the person] and live there; and the last state of that person becomes worse than the first." |
Bible Question:
My wife, who is a believer, has been looking into subjects that contain ungodly spiritual practices. She seems to believe that some of these practices are okay. For example, she began identifying with Native American culture and came home burning sage incense in the house to "cleanse from evil spirits". When I said that prayer does that, she didn't seem to want to listen. I went on to say that looking to means other than Christ was occultic. She ignored me. I've been praying, but my wife continues to look into other things. I am on the path to finding a Christian marriage counselor, but wanted to get some other insight. Into the matter. What do we do when believers (especially ones we are married to) begin going down such dark paths? Thanks. |
Bible Answer: Pray for and, if possible, with her. Engage her, again if possible, in a daily devotional with you. And seek professional counsel if the situation persists. Your pastor would be a natural starting point in your loving quest to find ways to minister effectively to your wife and to become an instrument in her restoration to a right relationship with her Lord. But proceed with wisdom and caution. She may not be aware of or agree that she is proceeding down "such dark paths," as you have characterized the situation, and well may resent and resist your efforts. I believe all Christians who read these Forum pages, including this one, will remember you and your wife in prayer. God be with you both. Keep looking up. and above all, pray without ceasing. .... Postscript. I usually don't give or advocate anyone's giving specific advice on this Forum, especially when it involves the sanctity of marriage. But your case touched my heart in a special way this evening, and I felt led to say what I've said. And fervently I pray that you and your wife will be able, by God's grace and in His good time, to cast away this troubling thorn that affects both of you in a real and significant way. --Hank |
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meinzer | ||
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poodyglitz_98@yahoo.com | ||
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DocTrinsograce | ||
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Hank |