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NASB | 1 Corinthians 7:2 But because of immoralities, each man is to have his own wife, and each woman is to have her own husband. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 7:2 But because of [the temptation to participate in] sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband. |
Bible Question: Is marriage necessary for a man and woman to be committed to their relationship? |
Bible Answer: Greetings James Peter, God chose the Garden of Eden to institute marriage, and His Word abounds with both promises and warnings to safeguard the family. A marriage established and guided by Biblical standards has the potential of such blessedness that it can be compared to Christ's relationship with His beloved church (Ephesians 5:22-33). At the same time, violation of Scriptural standards brings painful and guilt-producing consequences. To be sure, the institution of marriage is old, but that does not mean that it is obsolete. Marriage was thousands of years old at Christ's first coming, but He still taught its appropriateness. "But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and the two shall become one flesh ... What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate" (Mark 10:6-9). The Christian realizes he is not at liberty to tamper with God's Word to conform it to passing fads in social theories. Cultural norms must be judged by Scripture; the Scripture is not judged by cultural norm. Neither should marriage be abandoned merely because increasing numbers are becoming disenchanted with it. The Christian never determines truth by majority vote, but by examining God's Word. In fact, the Bible prophesies that marriage will be degraded prior to Christ's return. "And just as it happened in the days of Noah, so shall it be in the days of the Son of Man" (Luke 17:26). An examination of Noah's time reveals a widespread flippant attitude toward marriage, resulting in God's judgment (Luke 17:27; Genesis 6:2-4). The fact that a practice is widespread, or even average, does not constitute it as either advisable or right. The Old Testament prescribes severe punishment for those who disdainfully regard marriage's privileges and responsibilities. One of the Ten Commandments states, "You shall not commit adultery" (Exodus 20:14), and the law required that those convicted of adultery receive the death penalty (Leviticus 20:10). The New Testament does not require capital punishment for adultery, but assures that "God will judge" those who are not married who indulge in that sexuality which God has reserved for marriage (Hebrews 13:4). Sexual impropriety resulted in expulsion from the church (1 Cor. 5:1-2), and Paul warned of those who, with empty words, led others into immorality (Eph. 5:5-6). Eternal judgment awaits those who practice immorality and fail to repent (Rev. 21:8; 22:14-15). Marriage will not be obsolete until the trusting saint is with the Lord, "for in the resurrection, they neither marry nor are given in marriage" (Matthew 22:30). Those guilty of neglecting or violating the marriage covenant should repent and trust in Christ for forgiveness, knowing that "if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). Blessings to you, Makarios |
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