Bible Question:
Hello, my name is Carter. My wife and I have been discussing this question for about a month. If anyone can shed some light it would be great. (I have done several searches but because I don’t know how exactly to word it they have all been to no avail) My wife and I have both been taught all of our lives that: When you sin and that sin goes unconfessed (sp?) it forms a barrier that hinders the communication with God. Can this position be backed up with chapter and verse? So far I have found: 1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. This seams to obviously say that our prayers can be hindered. John 9:31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. This clause might say that if you don’t do his will He (God) doesn’t hear you. Please know that I am not trying to put meanings to the Bible that do not belong or even make assumptions that should not be. Our individual and family prayer time is very important to us. We are just looking to understand better. If anyone can give some references to further back this up it would be appreciated. Thank you, Carter |
Bible Answer: It sounds to me as if both of you are fairly mature and you probably know the scriptures fairly well. I would suggest both of you going to a large christian bookstore and both of you pick out books on your favorite subject. In this case, I would assume both of you would pick out books on prayer but the key here is for both of you to spend some time together and read the books, one chapter at a time. I would suggest your taking turns reading aloud, one to the other and then discuss what you like best about that chapter. Eventually, you will discover the scripture you're looking for but more importantly you'll re-discover how important prayer is to a Godly couple such as yourselves. I say this because when my wife and I went through Marriage Encounter, it was one of the best things we ever did for our marriage and this technique was taught there. I sincerely hope this helps and God bless. --Rowdy |
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