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Jesus shows here that it is important to give, including the practice of giving. No one should feel forced to give. But when we have the spirit of our wonderful Lord in us, we desire to give. We know that God will always provide for us and the more we give (which should never be limited to money), the more we get back. As people have said in previous posts, it all belongs to God! How beautiful is that faith the woman showed. Do you think God let her go unrewarded? Perhaps tithing is an acceptable method if you want to give and don't know where to start. You shouldn't be agonizing over how much to give. The more important matters are giving mercy, justice and faithfulness. Giving is more than money. Give as the Spirit guides you and be happy.

That isn't true. Pharaoh had many chances to let the Israelites go and avoid the wrath of God. Judas walked with Christ and could have turned from temptation when it was presented. Of course, God knew what they would choose ahead of time. Just as when He predicted that Peter would disown Him, God used that foreknowledge to His glory. Every day, people have the power to decide what their own actions will be.

That's some pretty weak reasoning by her mother... basically, "it's okay because everyone is doing it". I'll pray for you and your wife. Sometimes, all we can do is trust that God will help.

If you don't mind me asking... what do you mean by "she won't forgive herself"? Did she end the adulterous relationship? Or is she persisting? It may not be "normal" to forgive adultery but did Jesus ever say to "forgive others, unless it's adultery"? In John's gospel, Jesus tells the woman caught in adultery to "leave her life of sin". How can she leave it except to do the opposite of committing adultery... that is, being faithful? It sounds like your wife has already made up her mind. If she is Christian, she should know better. The Bible is very much against divorce and she should seek to be reconciled, first.

It's not a matter of a seed. It's where you choose to toil and plant. Try: 2 Timothy 2:23-24 My advice is based on experience but let God guide you. I've said my part. Bye!

It's a waste to reply to UndecidedFrog and viole. You can say: this person has proven 'A' but they will say that another person has proven 'B'. They choose to believe the evidence of one set of people and you choose another. If you present anything from God, they will reject it because they have rejected God. That is not a debate. Both sides have made a decision that ends all discussion. They are not interested in considering your perspective because they have already rejected the basis for it. Perhaps it is a form of mental exercise - trying to refute any claim that a believer makes. The point is, they will refute it, regardless if it's based on personal experience, research, the Bible or a scientific study. They are not open to challenging their beliefs. Perhaps it is similar to Christians that claim to have all the answers and infuriate or hurt people who are honestly open and seeking. They seem reasonable, intelligent people from the posts I read. Let them be and spend your energy on someone who wants to listen. Of course, it's another matter for topics which can be discussed... maybe who is going to win the next Melodi Grand Prix?

Ashwise, Nothing is impossible for God. Listen to His guidance and follow what He tells you. I would ask you to consider the following: 1. I disagree with anyone who uses the 'yoked' text. The 'yoked' verse from 2 Corinthians is not talking about marriage. That is clear from the context and Paul's conclusions. 2. I agree that the heartache of married couples that are spiritually uneven can be terrible. 2a. However, are Christian divorce rates any better than non-Christian? Do Christian marriages never suffer heartache? 2b. All marriages face trials! Paul wrote about this in 1 Cor 7:28. 3. I agree with anyone who says you should avoid marrying a non-believer. You need to be able to share faith. What is more important? I believe I have understanding for your situation. Be strong in your faith and don't hide it from this man. If God will save him, then let God do that, first. It is certainly possible that he will be saved and that he could be your husband in the future.

Praying for you. Is your wife a believer?