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NASB | 1 Corinthians 3:4 For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not mere men? |
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Subject: Denominations is shameful? |
Bible Note: What a dilemma to be in. I could probably quote half a dozen scriptures that would indicate that going through Marry really isn't necessary. Indeed, to some it is just down right unbiblical. By any chance have you had the opportunity to take me at my suggestion and look at I Cor.7?? Verse 14 says, "For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his wife..." and verse 16 says, "For how do you know, O wife, whether you will save your husband?" Now rather your husband is saved or not, is not the issue I wish to discuss. The point that I wish to make is this: Your presence as a believer in your household has a sanctifying influence. Your husband is in a position where he has a believing wife who loves him and will be praying for him. Your obedience TO God will stand as a testimony FOR God in your household. That obedience includes your marriage commitments to your husband. My wife's obedience to God in her submissive role to me has altered my course of action on a many occasions. It has even caused me to change my view of things. Mind if I make some suggestions?? 1. Check with that church that you're interested in and see if they have a women's ministry. Something like the Titus II Woman, or WMU,-Women Missionary Union. If they do, get your name on their prayer list. Get them women to start praying for you. Also check and see if they have a Marriage Builders Program of sorts. If so, get your name and your husband's name on their prayer list. 2. Start praying, among other things, for a prayer partner. Someone you can pray with; someone you can confide in. Preferably a christian woman who either is, or has been married. There may be times when you'll need a shoulder to lean on. It would be nice if that shoulder knew the Word of God. 3. Last but not least, I would suggest that you get yourself a good Study Bible. My personal favorite is the John MacArthur Study Bible, The New King James Version. That's good for the Interpretation of Scripture, but for the Application of Scripture I favor the New American Standard Life Application Study Bible. The CurtMan |