Nov 3 2019, 08:54 PM
QUOTE(pehkay @ Nov 3 2019, 06:51 PM)
I think .... it depends on the definition of sin when discussing. Now most believers will always associate sin with moral sin in which, is just one of the aspect, then no, it is not sinful in that way.
In the Old Testament God instituted marriage before sin came into the world. In the New Testament, Paul said that marriage not only is allowed but also is a necessity because of the presence of sin (1 Cor. 7).
Marriage can prevent sin. This is why Paul said that men should have their own wives and women should have their own husbands. This is to prevent the sin of fornication (v. 2).
According to principle in 1 Cor 7, we can say that the best thing for a brother to do is to marry a sister in the Lord. If it is not possible to do this, it is best if he does not marry at all. However, if he must marry, we still would be happy to see him marry. Even if the other party is an unbeliever, we still would like to see him marry.
This is not a dogma ... but the praticality of it ... IMHO .... er ...
IMHO (I could be wrong but be general), I would rather see a person commit a sin against God's government (lawlessness - you can say) rather than a moral sin. If by not marrying I fall into sin, I commit a moral sin. If I marry an unbelieving woman, I commit a sin against God's government.
He or she should realize that serious problems lie ahead. It is particularly hard for a believer to marry an unbeliever. Problems come when one decided to be absolute for the Lord ... then, the differing goals will conflicts. XD
But this is not a hammer to throw around ......... XD
.In the Old Testament God instituted marriage before sin came into the world. In the New Testament, Paul said that marriage not only is allowed but also is a necessity because of the presence of sin (1 Cor. 7).
Marriage can prevent sin. This is why Paul said that men should have their own wives and women should have their own husbands. This is to prevent the sin of fornication (v. 2).
According to principle in 1 Cor 7, we can say that the best thing for a brother to do is to marry a sister in the Lord. If it is not possible to do this, it is best if he does not marry at all. However, if he must marry, we still would be happy to see him marry. Even if the other party is an unbeliever, we still would like to see him marry.
This is not a dogma ... but the praticality of it ... IMHO .... er ...
IMHO (I could be wrong but be general), I would rather see a person commit a sin against God's government (lawlessness - you can say) rather than a moral sin. If by not marrying I fall into sin, I commit a moral sin. If I marry an unbelieving woman, I commit a sin against God's government.
He or she should realize that serious problems lie ahead. It is particularly hard for a believer to marry an unbeliever. Problems come when one decided to be absolute for the Lord ... then, the differing goals will conflicts. XD
But this is not a hammer to throw around ......... XD
The Word of God at 2COR.6:14-18 says that God will not dwell in those lawless "Christians" who go and willfully marry unbelievers = be one flesh with their unbelieving spouse = joined to the temple of Belial/idols/lawlessness/darkness.
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