Honest question to Preachers

[Sam]

Originally Posted by Dr. Vaughn

Bro. Sam surely you don't mean that? Forget Gods law... let it go and give in? Not in this lifetime

no, not forget it,
but,
we are not the enforcers of God's laws.

Originally Posted by Sam

no, not forget it,
but,
we are not the enforcers of God's laws.

actually we are defenders of the Faith.. absolutely...... we are called of God to bring a sword of seperation among the people

[Glenda B]

I'm thankful to say My Pastor preaches it from his pulpit and he and his wife of 47 years are a Godly example to us. What he preaches, he is willing to do himself.

Originally Posted by Hot Coffee Ms.

I'm thankful to say My Pastor preaches it from his pulpit and he and his wife of 47 years are a Godly example to us. What he preaches, he is willing to do himself.

Thank God for men like him! You have a treasure,, thank God

Bye the way,, I know right where Hot Coffee is... I have family in MS

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Dr. Vaughn

Oh No brother...... you stand there as their Pastor as a living example of how beatiful the right choice can be.. as your lovely wife stands by your side and your children call both of you blessed... oh its a beautiful thing

but of course if you cant be that example I could understand why you couldn't preach it.. and thus my whole point has just been made why remarried people should not be leading the flock of God

Honestly, I do agree with you overall, except I have seen far more meddling AFTER the wedding than before. Granted, some of it may have taken place before in the form of pre-marital counciling classes where I shudder to think what was taught.

While the decision to marry is a serious one I do not believe that the couples need a wagging finger of warning in their face telling them again and again how series things are (which they ARE) and how they "better not divorce". It would seem that that would do nothing but jinx the marriage from the start.

I also don't believe that ADULTS getting married need anyone's permission but their own. It is strongly advisable to have the parents onboard the idea for obvious reasons, as well as the pastor, but neither is required and certainly you don't need to ask the latter -where as you may want to ask the former since it still is a relatively traditional thing to do.

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

Honestly, I do agree with you overall, except I have seen far more meddling AFTER the wedding than before. Granted, some of it may have taken place before in the form of pre-marital counciling classes where I shudder to think what was taught.

While the decision to marry is a serious one I do not believe that the couples need a wagging finger of warning in their face telling them again and again how series things are (which they ARE) and how they "better not divorce". It would seem that that would do nothing but jinx the marriage from the start.

I also don't believe that ADULTS getting married need anyone's permission but their own. It is strongly advisable to have the parents onboard the idea for obvious reasons, as well as the pastor, but neither is required and certainly you don't need to ask the latter -where as you may want to ask the former since it still is a relatively traditional thing to do.

Their is safety in the multitude of counsel... I believe thats in the book

[Steve Epley]

I do NOT believe in divorce and remarriage IN the Church period.

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I do NOT believe in divorce and remarriage IN the Church period.

I think the point trying to be made is preventing it in the first place rather then what to do when confronted with it. Letting couples know how serious marriage is before the wedding, which I agree 100% with. I just think it needs to be done in a way as to not scare the new couple to death and make them think they are entering a new hell on earth.

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I do NOT believe in divorce and remarriage IN the Church period.

Its awesome to hear it Elder...... I'm glad we can stand on that issue in Unity.. you know I even disagree with Bro. Branham on divorce and remarriage.. he allowed for it if the man married an unmarried woman....

But I am glad to know you stand for truth in Divorce & Remarriage

It pains me Bro. Eply because you know my grandmothers situation.. but her remarriage has brought untold amounts of pain to the families involved... and she would have been much more effective as a single lady,, travelling and singing and loving her family.....

I use to feel bad at Elder Boyd for his stand against her marriage.. after they were so close.. but now I understand he was simply standing for scripture...

Blessings

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Dr. Vaughn

Its awesome to hear it Elder...... I'm glad we can stand on that issue in Unity.. you know I even disagree with Bro. Branham on divorce and remarriage.. he allowed for it if the man married an unmarried woman....

But I am glad to know you stand for truth in Divorce & Remarriage

It pains me Bro. Eply because you know my grandmothers situation.. but her remarriage has brought untold amounts of pain to the families involved... and she would have been much more effective as a single lady,, travelling and singing and loving her family.....

I use to feel bad at Elder Boyd for his stand against her marriage.. after they were so close.. but now I understand he was simply standing for scripture...

Blessings

Convictions are not convenient.