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Reveling in infidelities
jennie:
Longhorn , you are so funny! Agreeing to disagree is sometimes a good thing. Anne , you hang in there....I felt no offense and Bobby , my dear friend, you continually amaze me with your knowledge and study. This is a good place. We are brothers and sisters here. I love my brother to pieces but sometimes I just wanted to pop him one "up side " the head. Then I got in trouble with my Mama! That didn't change the love I have for my brother. sometimes I still want to "pop him up side the head" but there is nothing I wouldn't do for him. Likewise for all of ya'll. Sometimes we disagree but for me, that doesn't change the love. Much love to all, Jennie
hillsbororiver:
Hello Anne & Bobby,
The ceremony, the ring and all that is not important at all it is the public proclaimation and record of this proclaimation in regard to the intent for a man and a woman to love and cherish each other for the rest of their natural lives. The state requires a marriage certificate in the case of dividing property or inheritence to the children, of course a will can cover these things, social security benefits and other things are affected by marriage and even the length of the marriage.
Jesus speaking to the woman at the well differentiated between having a husband (5 previously) and living with a man. I noticed no reponse from any defenders of "living together."
1 Corinthians 7 appears to be clear on marriage being a bit more than a man and a woman living together and that relations before marriage is sinful, look I have been guilty of this as well, I am not setting myself up as better or holier than thou.
I admit I am a little disapointed that some of us gave advice that is not conducive to the health and well being of the families this might affect, remember as Paul stated that marriage is an earthly thing, well empirical (earthly) evidence is that familes with married spouses are more prosperous, healthier and less likely prone to violence or break up. Of course there are exceptions but the evidence is overwhelming, if anyone wants links to government, private or University studies that show the stats let me know privately and I will be happy to provide them.
His Peace and Wisdom to you,
Joe
rrammfcitktturjsp:
To All,
Since reading these topics and threads I have done some soul searching and have a confession to make to you all.
I have been getting rather emotionally involved in some of these threads and topics, and feel that maybe my emotion may have been blinding me. For this I am sorry.
Joe - "The ceremony, the ring and all that is not important at all it is the public proclaimation and record of this proclaimation in regard to the intent for a man and a woman to love and cherish each other for the rest of their natural lives." [/color]
As I was reading this part of your post a Scripture came up to me and again I am sorry I cannot find where it is in the bible, but it says that God looks at the heart and not at outward appearances.
Again, I needed to refocu on the important stuff, and that is the inward stuff, the spiritual stuff, and not the legalistc traditions or stuff of man.
To the Forum,
I have fallen short of the pervious paraphrased Scripture. I am been looking at the outward appearances and got caught up in the paper and the ring ect. I was not looking at the spiritual side or principle of the matter. For this I am sorry. Hopefully I will not have to apologize for a long time. ;D Writing I am sorry sure is hard to do for me.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
hillsbororiver:
--- Quote from: hillsbororiver on January 30, 2007, 01:02:56 PM ---
Jesus speaking to the woman at the well differentiated between having a husband (5 previously) and living with a man. I noticed no reponse from any defenders of "living together." (John 4:16-18)
1 Corinthians 7 appears to be clear on marriage being a bit more than a man and a woman living together and that relations before marriage is sinful, look I have been guilty of this as well, I am not setting myself up as better or holier than thou.
--- End quote ---
No comments?
Gen 34:8 And Hamor communed with them, saying, The soul of my son Shechem longeth for your daughter: I pray you give her him to wife.
Who was the first to give His daughter to be a man's wife?
Gen 3:12 And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree and I did eat.
Gave to Adam for what purpose?
Gen 3:20 And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.
Jesus did not seem to discount marriage or even the ceremony, ritual or feast when He walked the earth.
John 2 (King James Version)
1And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
2And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.
3And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
4Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
5His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
6And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
7Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.
8And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.
9When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
10And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.
11This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
His Peace and Wisdom to you,
Joe
Deborah-Leigh:
When you are invited by anyone to a MARRIAGE FEAST, do not recline on the chief seat in the place of honor, lest a more distinguished person than you has been invited. Luke 14 : 8
And be like men who are waiting for their master to return home from the MARRIAGE FEAST, so that when he returns from the WEDDING and comes and knocks, they may open to him immediately. Luke 12 : 36
And those servants went out on the crossroads and got together as many as they found, both bad and good, so the room in which the WEDDING FEAST WAS HELD was filled with guests. But when the king came in to view the guests, he looked intently at a man there who had on NO WEDDING GARMENT. And he said, Friend, how did you come in here without putting on the appropriate WEDDING GARMENT? Matt 22 : 10,11,12
On the third day there was a WEDDING at Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2. Jesus also was invited with His disciples to THE WEDDING.John 2 : 1,2
Which garment do we wear, the wedding garment or the living together one.
There is going to be a banquet and Christ will be married to His Bride. Which party will we be arriving with.... Oprah and Stedman or the failthfull of Christ?
Peace to you
Arcturus. :)
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