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Because God heals whom he wants to ... He has his reasons we must accept them.

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Stand tall and stand firm for the truth. I completely agree with nebula. Be respectful and polite when it comes time to explain your actions. Hostility will only further aggrevate an already tense situation. God is there and he can see you through this. Its life's trials that are ment to bring us closer to him and rely on his strength. Remember bad things happen Satan is always working, just because something bad happens does not mean your being punished. The fact that you are a christian usually means life is harder because Satan wants you to abandon your faith or make you ineffective against others. Use this time as a witness to God and your faith.

I believe the moment a person wrongfully takes advantage of the compassion they are receiving is the moment they are using that person as a walking mat. Agreed, but not everyone realizes they are taking advantage and some do honestly appreciate it and have every intention of paying it back or doing something about it and dont. Is it still wrong even if its not intended or only if its a concious effort?

This is a very contentious point in a marriage. When one spouse continuely oversteps bounds concsiously or unconciously. Some people just do not have control or have not learned control. This can be in regards to emotional control, finances, love, etc ..... Its easy to love someone so much they break you. At what point does that passion, compassion, and love you have for an individual have to stop for logic. Is it worth risking divorce or seperation? Even with friends mercy, compassion, and forgivness does not mean you should be walked over. At what point does God say enough is enough? ... Does he? ... After all he gives us our entire lives no matter if we hurt him everyday if we repent and turn at the last momment we are saved. At what point do you cut them off. Can compassion only go so far?

When does compassion cross the line into becoming a walking mat?

GOD He is worshiped (Matt. 2:2,11; 14:33). was called God (John 20:28; Heb. 1:8) He is prayed to (Acts 7:59). He was called Son of God (Mark 1:1) He is sinless (1 Pet. 2:22; Heb. 4:15). He knows all things (John 21:17). He gives eternal life (John 10:28). All the fullness of deity dwells in Him (Col. 2:9). MAN He worshiped the Father (John 17). He was called man (Mark 15:39; John 19:5). He was called Son of Man (John 9:35-37) He prayed to the Father (John 17). He was tempted (Matt. 4:1). He grew in wisdom (Luke 2:52). He died (Rom. 5:8). He has a body of flesh and bones (Luke 24:39). Jesus was 100% man and 100% God

Pharaoh hardened his own heart before God closed it for good. "But when Pharaoh saw that there was relief, he hardened his heart and would not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the LORD had said" (exodus 8:15). "But this time also Pharaoh hardened his heart and would not let the people go" (exodus 8:32). "But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart and he would not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the LORD had said to Moses" (exodus 9:12).

This has to be the worst advice ever. Tell him to stop or you will divorce him? I can tell you now most people people dont respond well to threats. Honestly, it took me three or four times to even understand what you are saying. I dont think there is a coma or even a period anywhere inside this post. I completely agree with Quizzy and in her advice and that the poll is flawed. It will take alot of prayer, work, and determination on both parts, but it can be done.

People seem to forget one thing. Jesus forgave sin ON THE CROSS. Any sin that we would commit has already been forgiven. When we confess and repent, we are acknowledging what we did was wrong and agreeing with God about it, and then work to change the direction we were going. That means if the person was truly a born again believer any sin they would commit was already forgiven.

Weather you are saved or unsaved it matters not. Ignorance of the law of God does not provide an escape.

There is a recently completed study in Bible Study about marriage and divorce. Just for clarification I am a firm believer in "Unto death do us part". Bible Study - Marriage

" seperation and a bill of divorce are two different things. " A bill of divorce was given by Mosses not by God only because of the hardness of mens hearts and their unwillingness to do God's commandment in regards to the permemenancy of marriage. A seperation is to dissolve the marriage, not just to leave and stay somewhere else. Seperate means " To put Asunder " apart: into parts or pieces; "he took his father's watch apart"; "split apart"; "torn asunder" Mat 19:6 Therefore they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate When Christ returned everything returned to their original intention. When looking up the original word we can see that divorce was implied when looking at the greek meanings. Divorce was rampant then as it is now, heck even the apostles didnt like hearing these words. Matthew 19:10 His disciples said to Him, If this is the case of the man with his wife, it is not good to marry.

Spock I see your post, but you forgot about the this part 1Co 7:11 But if she is indeed separated, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband. You cant just clip it off and quote versus 12-15 Rom 7:3 So then if, while her husband lives, she is married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress. But if the husband dies, she is free from the law, so that she is no adulteress by becoming another man's wife. The intention certianly is made that if you are to divorce you are to remain unmarried. I dont know how these passages can be disregarded.

"Irreconsible differences" This is such a subjective term. I would be hard pressed to think of scriptual backing of such a general term. I would have to say most if not all "differences" can be settled, but pride and selfishness gets in the way. A simple answer is no. God doesnt provide relief in the form of divorce just because a couple doesnt get along. Abuse is a much more sensitive topic. I am in no way advocating someone should be forced to live with an abusive spouse. Pack up and LEAVE if the situation calls for that. Find a new place to live or stay with someone else. If you are to be reconcilled then be it with your spouse. If the other spouse files for divorce then remain unmarried and in harmony with God.

God and Marriage : Two Become One Gen 1:27 And God created man in His image; in the image of God He created him. He created them male and female. In the beginning God created one man and one woman. One couple bonded by God to create and populate the earth. The sanctity of this relationship was sealed by God. Gen 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave to his wife and they shall be one flesh. From the very beginning God joined man and woman in spiritual bonding. We are no longer individuals with our own desires and our own paths, we have become one. A joining that carries the weight of divine edict. Matthew 19:6-7 Therefore they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate. They said to Him, Why did Moses then command to give a bill of divorce and to put her away? He said to them, Because of your hard-heartedness Moses allowed you to put away your wives; but from the beginning it was not so. No man

Thanks for the Post Count clarification

I have to disagree with this policy. God calls people to service not a post count or other people. A pastor / teacher is not elected.

Worldnetdaily is used as the be all end all christian back the story only fact with no other place to back it news tabloid. I call it a Christian news tabloid. I dont know how many posts use them as their ONLY source. How many times in school were we required at least 3 sources. Our teachers wouldnt accept one source why do we now?

I'm a rock and roll, democrat who is an outward unapologetic homosexual ... Now .. Tell me .. Does that say Christian? No it doesn't. The fundamental basis of these lifestyles are in direct conflict of the Word of God. We have to live in the world, but were not supposed to live as part of it. The word Christian is thrown around so much today its become almost meaningless and in the end its not a label that defines you as a Christian its your walk. Do you walk in the light certianly one has to wonder when people define themselves using terms such as these. You ask were is the love ... I ask .. Where is the accountability?

compared with 15.31 for unionized grocery workers. 15.00$ to bag groceries? ... No wonder the prices are so high and I blame unions for alot of the costs we have. There was a time when unions were needed not anymore. Any increase gets passed onto consumers and in the end its a zero sum game. In the end we have done it to ourselves. Were a greedy more power to me country. Each buisness is in it to make money be it Ford, Target, Wal-Mart, or Mcdonalds. This is the system of buisness we have in this country. People complain about about the cost of living and the fact that other countries provide time off and total wellfare.. Things arent so rosy as their unemployment rates are much higher than ours. http://europe.tiscali.co.uk/index.jsp?sect...&content=302047 The only way things will change is people completely change their lifestyle and that isnt America. How many people here are willing to live in smaller houses, smaller cheaper cars, less toys ( boats, TV, games, etc ) .. That just isnt going to happen. On the whole I certianly do not believe America treats its employees badly. Sure there are some that do, but there are plenty if them that treat them well. I am fortunate to work for one that does.

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Absolutely not...... One does not strive for unity by compromising the word of God.