Bible Question:
Good Morning everyone I am new but I have a very difficult question... My younger Cousin who is 21 years old is going thru a very difficilt time. She is the mother to 2 beautiful boys..and the Kids father treats her very badly.. I have no children and I'm 28...so she doesnt take my advise on the matter He abuses her physically and also doesnt see his sons at all... She has told me that he has another Baby on the way by another woman...and she is hurting..this was her first love She beleive in her heart and has Faith that God will change him...and this causes me great pain..because I know god can do anything...so I dont want to damper her faith....but in a situation like this...what do I tell her....what verse can I refer to to give her understanding. I went thru the same thing before in my life where as I prayed and prayed for a child and for that man to love me back...I am not saying God is a failure, because he simply cannot fail and connot tell a lie.... But if someone is hurting you..then I would think this is a clear indication that he isnt for you. She is also looking at her Grandmas situation...where she stood by Her husband thru drugs and alchol..and he made it thru...But they are not married and she believe one day they will be..even tho...he has another baby on the way and he abuses her and he doesnt do anything for his children. I just believe God has a diffrent plan for her and dont know how to tell her becuse she is still holding on.(seriously)...to the fact that God will change him or he will grow up and realize her worth... Please any Bible verse I can refer to and also a Prayer from you on this situation would be more than appreciated.. Love Chrissy |
Bible Answer: Hello Chrissy, I would like to start my response with what is intended to be helpful advise. In no way is this meant to be mean spirited or negative toward you. We fail from the start, I believe, when we see the bible as a compilation of "verses" that we can look up; finding the right one for the right circumstance that it might be quoted to address and/or resolve our issues. What is needed is an understanding of what those verses, taken in context with the surrounding verses and the wider teachings of scripture has to say. With this said, there is a lot of teaching regarding the institution of marriage found in scripture. The bible also teaches very clearly what God's plan is regarding family and child rearing. If we make our own choices regarding these things, without following God's plan, the consequences can be very negative. I don't believe there is "a verse" that any of us can point you to that will serve any benefit at all in your cousin's situation. However, you might start in 1 Corinthians chapter 7 to begin to get an understanding of what God has said through Paul regarding appropriate/inappropriate relationships and marriage. You sound at a loss, it's an unfortunate situation that certainly should include prayer and hope. Remember though, it is up to your cousin to make her own choices. All you can do beyond prayer, is to provide her with the information found in God's word. Not a verse, but what God teaches us regarding the issue as a whole. I hope this is helpful to you, Jeff |
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