[Faith-talk] Relationship Issues

[mr. Chikodinaka Nickarandidum Oguledo]

good luck

On 5/14/17, Linda Mentink via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I have read with interest all the posts.  Quite a few things
> crossed my mind as I read.
>
> Firstly, Bill, as has been said, you're too eager, and will turn
> women off with this eagerness or pushiness.  A man tried that
> with me once.  I wasn't interested in marriage, but I gave him a
> chance.  He was a sighted man who played Bass Viol in the
> orchestra which accompanied a community choral group with which I
> sang for many years.  He was very oppressive, and was so full of
> himself, that I told him that there was no room for me, or anyone
> else in his life.  He asked me how to attract a woman.  I told
> him a few things!
>
> Secoddly, to Erica's point about "shacking up," this one really
> bothers me.  I don't know who made the rule in the Social
> Security Administration that people living on SSI lose income
> when they marry, encouraging even Christians to disobey God's
> Word the Bible.  God never said to forget marriage if you
> wouldn't have as much mone coming in.  I believe that this is a
> serious sin, and that God will not bless those relationships, and
> the people in them, as much as He will those who live their lives
> in obedience to Him.  Those who do this are defiling the marriage
> bed, and committing adultery.  Shame on the American leadership
> for putting this rule forward and enforcing it!
>
> Thirdly, anyone desiring to be married should study the passages
> on this in the Bible, especially if they are Christians.  We are
> not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, so fellowship with
> those of like precious faith.  The blind Christian needs to
> handle himself or herself appropriately, and must be confident,
> not helpless and dependent on others.  Marriage is a partnership,
> and a sighted person is not going to even want to enter into a
> marriage relationship with a blind person who can't take care of
> themselves.  As to how far you should go, keep your clothes on.
> And, if you're a man, and you can't support a woman, get a job.
> God commands mothers to be keepers at home, which society has
> disobeyed.  The man is to be the head of the home, as Christ is
> the head of the Church, and its up to him to provide for his
> family.  The woman should stay at home and raise the children.
> That's the Biblical plan.  Some have worked it out so that the
> woman goes to work and the man stays home, in the case of some
> blind friends I know.  And in some cases, both work.  It's tough
> to figure this all out, but it should be done prayerfully.
>
> I am 61, and have remained single and a virgin.  I have had
> relationships over the years, but they didn't work out.  I am
> very content as a single woman.  Paul encourages us to be as he
> is, thereby being able to serve the Lord more fully.  Because I
> don't have to divide my time between taking care of a husband and
> family and serving my Lord, I can be single-minded inservice to
> Him.  I know many who serve the Lord together as couples, and
> most couples I know and fellowship with are happy, well-adjusted
> people raising their children in the church.
>
> If we are willing to obey God's precepts, we will save ourselves
> from a lot of heartache.  Commit your way to the Lord, and He
> will give you the desires of your heart.
>
> I hope this makes sense!
>
> Blessings,
>
> Linda
>
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