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YellowStone:
Hey Matt, my prayers are with you brother.
I am possibly the last person who should comment on this thread; however, let us never forget that the darker the night, the brighter the light. You have clearly came out of the Church and all of it's heinous beliefs. Thankfully, I am not in the same position as you, but brother, like you I could never let my family attend a den of theives alone either.
But neither would I plan on attending the church indefinately either. If your wife is serious about the church and it's doctrines then discuss the sermon and all that she and her kids got out of it when you get home. Like I sai, your light WILL shine over the darkness, and the fruits of the Spirit of Truth will always been seen for what they are. You need not be combative, neither to your family nor the church. By all means drop a hint of truth or a question here and there; if the church EXPLODES and becomes hostile towards you, your family will soon see the darkness for what it is.
Go always prepared for battle brother :)
Eph 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
Eph 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Eph 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Eph 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
And never be afraind to expose a lie with simple truth.
Be strong in Christ.
Your bro,
Darren
Redbird:
Well said Darren,
The word surely is a double-edged sword. Because now I'm thinkin of when Jesus said;
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
1 John 3:16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Wow, not an easy situation. And Matt surely loves his wife as himself. Prayers are with you Matt.
Lisa
hebrewroots98:
Darren, I am concerned that your advice could backfire on Matt if he takes your advice (by dropping hints of the truth to the church and then it explodes on him) ??? I am wondering if this 'explosion' comes down on him from the church members/leaders how his wife may take it? Will she blame him for starting the explosion or will she see that the church is in the wrong and thencome to see the light? I hope that she sees the light as you say. (I sure hope and pray so, but, there are no guarantees.) :(
Matt, I am praying Gods' will be done here and that HE gives you all that you need to do what HE wants of you; I am also praying for your discernment, strength and wisdom my friend and brother!
Bradigans:
Seeks all truth
--- Quote ---If you are like me, you get 'lonely' socially. Maybe you don't, I know I do. I haven't found anyone that seems at all interested in seeking truth in my circle of friends at work or around home. Perhaps the price I'm paying.
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That's the truth. Man it gets so lonely out here believing like this.
Bradigans:
mari_et_pere
--- Quote ---Brad, well said. I'm approaching this whole thing with upmost humility because that's how I am. If anyone thinks I'm not swallowing some humble pie by even contemplating going to church, you're nuts. I am very un-authoritative to my wife. This isn't Iraq. Our women don't need their men to command them, force them, coerce them or threaten them. Am I right?
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I believe that according to THE WORD you're right. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 says - Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own (seeks the welfare of others first 1st Timothy 5:8), Ephesians 5:25 - Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
I know guys who won't even change diapers because they say it's not in a husbands or a man's job description. Stay in THE WORD and follow your heart. Proverbs 20:27 - The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD
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