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NASB | 1 Corinthians 13:4 ¶ Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 13:4 ¶ Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. |
Bible Question:
is it right to love you cousin for more than a cousin |
Bible Answer: Is it wrong to have a relationship with a close relative? ____________________ "Marriage between cousins is nowhere forbidden in the Bible." ____________________ 'Answer: The relationships that God forbade in the Old Testament Law are listed in Leviticus chapter 18, verses 6-18. In that passage, we are commanded not to marry a parent, a step-parent, a grandchild (and understood and grandparent), a sibling, a brother or sister of a parent (aunt or uncle), or a half-sibling. Marriage between cousins is nowhere forbidden in the Bible. 'In the very early days of humanity, there were a limited number of human beings. As a result, marriage between close relatives was often necessary. It was not until humanity increased greatly on the earth that people no longer needed to intermarry amongst relatives. In the early days of humanity, the human genetic code was not corrupted to the extent that it is today. Therefore, it was safe for close relatives to marry and have children. There was little risk of genetic abnormalities in their children. Once the human race expanded and/or the human genetic code became corrupted too much – God commanded against the marriage of close relatives. '...most nations today have strict laws against marriage between close relatives. The Bible commands us to obey the laws of the nation we live in (Romans 13:1-6). Most laws recognize 2nd cousins as sufficiently separate as relatives to allow marriage. Any couple that is related and considering marriage should pray wholeheartedly for God to give them wisdom and discretion as to whether it is His will (James 1:5). A couple should most definitely consult their family about the matter as well.' ____________________ http://www.gotquestions.org/close-relative-relationship.html |
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