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NASB | Romans 1:21 For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 1:21 For even though they knew God [as the Creator], they did not honor Him as God or give thanks [for His wondrous creation]. On the contrary, they became worthless in their thinking [godless, with pointless reasonings, and silly speculations], and their foolish heart was darkened. |
Subject: Faithful response to gays / lesbians? |
Bible Note: Dairyman I have heard that explanation too. That the passage was talking about only one wife at a time. However I don't buy it and according to history the traditional church didn't either. Only in the late 20 century when divorce has become so common did that new understanding of the this passage emerge. This to me is another adjustment of scripture to be politically correct. It is easier to adjust to society than expect society to adjust to Scripture especially when over 50 percent of the people sitting in the church are divorced Again we keep going back to the sin. No where is sin mentioned in this verse. God simply said he wanted men that have been married only once. There is no mention of divorce, of sin, or second class citizenry. There is no mention to the reason God said this. Divorce and adultery are discussed elsewhere. We keep trying to explain, justify or reconcile God's word. Why don't we just accept it not putting any words in God's mouth and live by it? EdB |