The answer to your question really depends on what you mean when you say that a spouse is not “doing the will of God.” Do you mean that he or she is not behaving toward you in the marriage in the way that you [...]
In God’s eyes marriage is a very holy arrangement and a lifetime commitment. “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but [...]
The question implies that God directly causes the extremely unfortunate situation where a child is abused by his/her parents. God does not cause this horrible situation to occur. This world and all of mankind is full of sin. Because there is sin, there is death and [...]
Good family relationships are important to God and for the well-being of every family member. God himself set the order amongst his intelligent creation. “I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is [...]
A child's mind is not an adult's mind. Children cannot understand abstract concepts as adults do because their minds are still developing. So, how do we teach a child about God, Jesus and the Bible? Basically, a child sees his parents and grandparents as [...]
“Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.” Matt. 24:12 (NIV). This scripture in the Lord’s great prophecy explains that wickedness or sin causes love to become cold. Are we presently living in a time of increased sin? Yes. [...]
The Bible is very clear about the sin of practicing homosexuality. Lev. 20:13 states, “And if a man lie with mankind, as with womankind, both of them have committed abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.” Sexual [...]
The headship of the husband (1 Cor 11:3) signifies a large responsibility, a special care, as a provider, arranger, protector, guide, and example to his wife and children. If all men might properly see their duties, responsibilities and privileges in this divine arrangement, it [...]
I was married at age 17, we married not for love, but because we wanted to move to another state. In the state u were not allowed to live there unless u were 18 or married. After 3 years, my ex husband cheated on [...]
Thank you for your question on this current topic. In the last few years, there has been an enormous change in the United States on this issue. One problem with U.S. laws occurs when two heterosexual people of the same sex chose to live [...]
None of the rings mentioned in the bible are wedding rings. The majority of rings found in the bible are generally referring to a king’s signet ring indicating a person of authority. There are two scriptures in the bible that could indirectly be applied [...]
The Bible does not give a specific Scripture about the question, but the Scriptures are clear about what type of spouse a Christian should marry. The Bible warns against being unequally yoked in 2 Corinthians 6:14: “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For [...]
Warning of these days and the lack of love in the world, our Lord said "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold." Matthew 24:12 Love in marriage is so gracious. We, all, need and desire the love of our [...]
1 Corinthians 11:5, 10, 13 (NASB) read, "But every woman who has her head uncovered while praying or prophesying disgraces her head,… Therefore the woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels….Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a woman to [...]
Genesis 2:24, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh" (and quoted in Ephesians 5:31). Marriage and sexual intimacy are to occur only between a man and his wife. The [...]
No, abortion is not considered an unforgivable sin. God loves you. He sent His Son to die for you. Through Jesus' blood there is forgiveness of sins. I John 1:9 reads, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [...]
The American Heritage Dictionary defines soulmate as: "One of two persons compatible with each other in disposition, point of view, or sensitivity." When we are with a person who seems to understand and support us, we may feel loved, content, peaceful, or complete. It is certainly wonderful to feel understood. However, understanding another person varies with time and [...]
Your question may be an over-generalization. Many married couples do not engage in sexual activities outside of marriage and many unmarried couples do engage in fornication. The usual reasons for fornication stem from selfish desires. Married couples may get bored with their spouses, fall [...]
Deuteronomy 23:2. “No one born of a forbidden marriage nor any of his descendants may enter the assembly of the LORD, even down to the tenth generation.”The phrase “the assembly of the LORD” referred to civil leadership in Israel. It has nothing to do [...]
As the Scriptures are silent on this subject, and as much as the gentler and fairer sex is to be admired, to be in harmony with the Bible, and to answer the question therefrom (however painful it may be to state the fact) it [...]
