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NASB | Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. |
Bible Question:
Thanks Renovate Me. I may have not explained it well. Yes she is a Christain. Claims to be very happy in our home. Its not like these ladies are bar hopping or anything. YET. So far just dinner and casual conversation. Which I am okay with, with married Christian friends. These women are single, but decent single women. Is this were I say OK I trust my wife [knowing the differnt life a single women lives and how the lifestyles are different]? Or stand my ground and not allow this type of relationship on a regular basis? |
Bible Answer: Hi, I believe you already are holding much of the answer in your hand, that is trust. Another important part is to keep the lines of communication open. While it is not so bad in itself for her to go out with friends, there is still a danger in the places they may decide to go and what the chain reaction of their decisions will lead them to. Do you get a picture here in your mind's eye? There may be one of the crowd that wants to reach the next level of excitement, and she will entice the others. The devil is the master of deception, is your wife up to the task? I am not saying she should not go out with the girls, for you say they are decent girls. I believe this, and am glad for it. Then, she should relate to them, and be a light that shines in the darkness to the unsaved among them. We as Christians are unable to bring our friends to Christ, that is the job of the Holy Spirit. Our job is to bring Christ to our friends. Jesus said we are to be salt and light. (If you want me to clarify that verse for you I will be more than happy to.) But we are told not to hide our light under a bushel, so how can your wife bring the love of Christ to her non-Christian friends if they do not build up an association with each other? She must be strong in her faith if she will attempt to accomplish this in dangerous or questionable surroundings. Again, this strength cannot come from ourselves, but only the Holy Spirit can build us up, so prayer, again is key. Remember to trust your wife and not smother her with the domestic life, but talk to her each time she does go out. Let her know that in this scenario you may struggle, but you love her so you trust her. Stand your ground, yes. But make it a firm ground that has a solid foundation, Jesus, the Rock of our salvation. This way you will let her go out, but you both need to come to an agreement, a compromise that will place a limit on this entertainment to the point where it will not place an unbearable burden on either of you. Yours in Christ. Me |