A question about divorce, and
more on the deliverance of the Apostle Paul from law and from sin. The “Yahoo!
Answers” writer using the ID “youth action” (Level 1 with 95 points, a member
since November 17, 2012) posted the following:
What is the bible's viewpoint about
divorce?
on d ground of adultery, does the bible permit
divorce?
THE BATTLE AXE: The Slave to
Law and Sin Made Free (11/16/2012)—Saul of Tarsus was chosen to demonstrate that
“ordinary men” also may receive a “miraculous birth.” Paul was “born again”,
and emerged from three days of darkness as did Jonah, in a resurrection to new
life through Jesus Christ. While Paul was granted understanding that was
radical for his day, modern believers are given a more complete and detailed
revelation than that provided to the early church. The changes wrought within
Saul, and through his ministry, were by the operation of the Holy Spirit
imparted from GOD the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ. In the effort to
acknowledge both his human condition and the continuing spiritual growth they
were experiencing, Saul (Paul) and all the other disciples and witnesses of
Jesus had to abandon many long-held ideas about faith, law, righteousness, and
sin. While sin first appeared among the angels, the angels were endowed with no
knowledge or skill to detect, and remove sin from their midst. Although not
created by GOD, and having no divine content, sin may dominate the self-will of
created beings and living creatures without also being recognized in their
awareness. To the extent law (i.e., the expressed will of GOD) makes sin known
and visible, many attack the law as if the law is the cause and source of sin.
In another important error, many associate sin with Satan as though sin is a
power he possesses that may be exercised for his own benefit. Satan is only
another slave and victim of sin. Through Christ the experience, focus and
nature of divine law are revealed as cleansing, correction (not punishment),
forgiveness, healing, and love.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: And this
have ye done again, covering the altar of the LORD with
tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the
offering any more, or receiveth it with good will at your hand. Yet ye
say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between
thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet
is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant. And did not he
make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he
might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal
treacherously against the wife of his youth. For the LORD,
the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth
violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts:
therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously. Ye have
wearied the LORD with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have
we wearied him? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good
in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or,
Where is the God of judgment? (Malachi 2: 13-17, King James
Version)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Why
“Mysterious” (11/11/2012); A Life Companion? (11/07/2012); On Asking Why
(11/08/2012); Wrong To Love? (08/17/2012); The Young Less Religious
(08/18/2012); Binder 43: The Holy City (11/09/2011); Binder 41: Access To GOD
(11/07/2011)
Both marriage and divorce are emblems of divine
authority in the same way a police officer displays a badge and wears a name
plate. GOD is made known to humankind through intimate relationship; and the
divine presence works like a glue or bonding agent that establishes cohesion,
purpose, stability, truth and wisdom. Such elements as attraction,
compatibility and passion derive from the flesh; that is, from appetite (e.g.,
hunger, thirst, sexual cravings), sensation (e.g., hearing, seeing, touching)
and mind (e.g., fantasy, imagination, recall).
Jesus continues to teach that the divine intent for
marriage was to join a man and women as life companions, not merely as sexual
partners. In sexual joining (be it as simple as holding hands or a kiss on the
cheek) emotional, physical, psychological and spiritual joining also may occur.
The bodies of a couple are fused in a physical and temporal act that does not
endure beyond their copulation; however, through the interweaving of their mind
and spirit, they may become a living unit, and single person before GOD as were
the male and female both known as Adam.
While the Scriptures record GOD stating
emphatically that he hates divorce (called “putting away” in the writings of the
Prophet Malachi) fornication (a joining of spirits through sexual activity) is
identified as a lawful ground for divorce. When a person engages in sex, they
receive a deposit of the spirit matter residing within their partner. Where a
person has had multiple partners, they have also received multiple spirits.
Spiritual defilement may occur where a person receives negative and unclean
spirits. More than this, spiritual confusion may occur through attacks upon
ones inborn spirit, and conflict among the spirits for control of the
individual.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied,
and spiritually apprehended. (For example, divorce is a legal solution where
separation must occur. GOD also uses the natural solution of death.) Even so,
I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your
faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
No comments:
Post a Comment