Bible Question: can 2 people of opposite sex who have no sexual relationship with each other, even though we share a double bed, have an intense friendship, companionship, and who co-habit in the same household and have no wish to be married to each other have a relationship with christ and the church. |
Bible Answer: Dear Mr. Kane, I'm afraid I have to agree with Hank's overall sentiment. I'd like to just throw in a few more scriptures as follows Phil 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me--put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. 1 Thes 5:22 Avoid every kind of evil Rom 14:22 So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the man who does not condemn himself by what he approves. 23But the man who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin. After being reminded of all these verses including Hank's I don't really see how you or anyone could possibly even think about defending the actions as you're suggesting in your post. Even in a monestary, the gentlemen know better than to tempt fate and God by placing a young man and woman in such a precarious position as described in your post. A person has no right to try to influence another person to sin. Everything about your proposal flashes a danger sign so I would urge you to stop and consider the consequences. But it's your decision. I really do hope you'll let us know that you've reconsidered AND repent for even thinking you can handle such temptation. God bless. --Rowdy |