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Marriage - Why it is necessary, logical, practical and..
Deborah-Leigh:
Thanks for magnifying that jewel of insight Mbongiseni that Gina offers : "One woman can only be the wife of one man" ;D
...~by the righteousness of One the free gift came to all men to justification of life ~ by the obedience of One shall many be made righteous ~ the gift in grace; which is of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many ~Rom 5
Rev 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" Let everyone who hears this say, "Come!" Let everyone who is thirsty come! Let anyone who wants the water of life take it as a gift! ~ 8)
jong:
Hi Gina
Good topic chosen for further insights....
In physical marriage, the bride legally assumes the surname of the groom. She and their future children become part of husband's family line, entitled to all of the husband's legal, physical & familial possessions etc.
Compare with spiritual marriage of Christ (the groom) and His bride (us). As above, so below...
jong
longhorn:
Cliffs notes answer - To test the sanity of every Man on the face of the earth. Thankfully, Mineral Spirits are sold over-the-counter.
Longhorn
Gina:
--- Quote from: longhorn on January 05, 2012, 08:54:23 AM ---Cliffs notes answer - To test the sanity of every Man on the face of the earth. Thankfully, Mineral Spirits are sold over-the-counter.
Longhorn
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lol Even I have to agree. Women can be very unlike men. Men can be so calm, cool, and collected, and logical, whereas women must suffer the dreaded curse--makes some of us so "up and down and all around" ahhh..you poor men. But hey, you try having your body gear up hormonally to have a baby 12 times out of the year and then losing a pint of blood every month for a year or four decades and see how calm and collected you feel!! LOLOLOL No offense to the women out there. Certainly there are many men who are highly and easily agitated and "all around...town." lolol Women have to suffer that, too. But I do feel for the men out there.
I've often said, if I were to ever get married, it'd have to be to an ER doctor or a fireman - or a man who would be willing to have separate dwelling units and we could just sort of spend time with each other a few times a week and be there for each other for the big events/necessities. (Call me crazy, but familiarity breeds contempt.)
I've never dreamt of my "wedding day" and all that jazz. If I get married, let's just go to a justice of the peace, "I take you lawfully. There, we're hitched. Ah, that was exhausting.... wine to calm my nerves...." Ya know, I truly believe that's the real reason for the reception! lol
All girl when it comes to sports, all boy when it comes to marriage, lol. That is a big, fat commitment. And I'm in awe when I see couples doing well and committed. Maybe it's not that hard.
Moises, as to what you said about Ray's article. Yes, I read it. It's what got me thinking more and more how wrong I was about there being no need for physical ritual (certainly, there are couples who don't lawfully wed who do well, but that's the exception and not the rule). And, NO, you don't sound arrogant AT ALL -- at least, not to me. :)
I read a little book I got at a 99 cents store called "First Comes Marriage," all about prearranged marriages. Much like our betrothal to Christ--we're selected (chosen) specifically by His Father (and Him) for Him, and then as time goes on we get to know Him. It's interesting that arranged marriages do very well because marriage isn't based on "Gee, he really spins my wig! And, boy, I can get a lot out of this marriage." But rather the goals and values are shared/mutual, and the couple's commitment to those goals and values is the glue that holds those marriages together. Much like a company or an "LLC." hehe Seriously!
Gina:
--- Quote from: Moises on January 05, 2012, 11:10:05 AM ---
all the ''wedding day and all that jazz'', puff... what if some just do it for the presents (deep inside of them), ha.
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Yes, there are those who marry for the "dowry." lol To call it a shame would be a gross understatement. After all, the Bridegroom is the gift, is He not?!
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