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Originally Posted by Aquila
I think it will sting him too.
However, I don't think a one size fits all. Many couples that live together have been together for many years. Some are divorcees that have children. To advocate that they dissolve their relationship immediately would be problematic and traumatic for all involved. I'd advocate just preaching the Word. God's GRACE is sufficient to keep them saved. Eventually the Word will do the work and convict them to marry.
I don't believe God demands perfection. I do believe that grace is provided for the sinner. It's the imputation of Christ's righteousness to the sinful and undeserving. Their salvation isn't based on performance...but position... and if saved... their position is "in Christ".
Should they serve in some form of ministry? I wouldn't recomend it until they were married.
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Well said, preach grace and the completed work of the cross and let the Holy Spirit do the converting. NO WAIT, the HS may not deal with all the appearance issues!!!
But the HS will deal with each individual where God is at work in their lives if the church can just do its part, love them and be Jesus in their world. HE dealt with the things of the heart, not one lesson of hair, dress, or jewelry.
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