or is it still only bad on the individual spouse that sins'?... ( I know of the verse--.."two become one in marriage"...but, didn't know this answer.) Will God still hear the faithful spouses' prayer's?
2007-03-09 13:51:59 · 25 answers · asked by ljgrayllll 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think I am coming around to seeing that there is a difference between sins--behaviors, or things done and left undone--and Sin itself as a shorthand for separation from God. As Christians, we may and do continue to be guilty of sins, but Sin has been reconciled by grace through Christ. Sin is the seeking of our own will instead of the will of God, thus distorting our relationship with God, with other people, and with all creation.
Working off the above, I would add behaviors that harm oneself or one's relationship with God. It may not hurt people around me directly, but it sure hurts me and thus "hurts" your spouse because they love you.
What "hinders" prayer of a married couple is an improper relationship between a husband and a wife as described here not the spouses "sin":
"Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered" (1 Peter 3:7).
2007-03-09 14:03:35 · answer #1 · answered by thundercatt9 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take for example, adultery. Such a sin is most def. going to have an effect upon the other as well.
Or how about a person that is caught stealing. There is going to most def. be an effect upon the family and loved ones of this person.
Sin will involve the individual, but the individual will have an effect upon others - both good and bad.
It's bad on the one that sinned. It also is going to have a negative effect upon the one that didn't and was sinned against. Sin has a way have having a negative effect upon more than just an individual - though the others are not accountable for their choice to fall into sin.
God hears the prayer of any that earnestly seek Him and will help guide them back to Him.
2007-03-09 22:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by Toe the line 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our choices are our own. Read Genesis 3 and you will find that God dealt with Adam and Eve separately for their sin.
The sin of your spouse affects you as any other sin would, particularly because you both are so close together. If he cheated on you, it would break your heart. If he kept secrets from you, he builds a barrier.
If you're talking about spiritual implications (i.e. he starts dabbling in serious black magic), you can still fight for him and yourself and your family as Jesus has given you authority. It would be wise to seek counsel and prayer support first though as many things are not best tackled alone.
Whatever the case, God hears the prayers of all, regardless of whether they are Christians or no, but how He answers them is His call. Just know that as long as you give your marriage to Him, it's in the safest hands. (Eccl 4:12)
2007-03-09 22:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by Studier Alpha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sin is an individual transgression, but I do think one spouse's sins can affect the other... but the faithful spouse can affect the sinful spouse as well.
It's true that two become one, but I think that's meant in more of a physical/emotion way.
God will most certainly hear the faithful spouse's prayers!
2007-03-09 21:57:22 · answer #4 · answered by sublimekindalife 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes & No ... (I know cheep).
Sin is moving you away from love. Marriage is all about love PERIOD. So, if a wife steels shoes, then she's moving away from God, but this doesn't instantly impact her husband. However, if she continues this obsession and steels a pair of Milnora's that cost over $5,000.00 and gets caught, well she'll go to jail (not passing Go, or collecting $200.00 - giggle). Now the husband is suffering from having his love taken away from him.
Or, if a man is into porno, then he is seeking love (marriage is all about love) from other sources. He is learning to objectify, and forgeting how to love. Should this become an addiction, they they may end up in a loveless marriage --- effecting the wife.
God hears all prayers. The difficulty here is the "Free Will". The sinning spouse has purposefully moved away from love. Ah, as Christain's we are called many times to do the hard things to correct them; scold them, take control, and sometimes turn them in to family and authority.
2007-03-09 22:01:07 · answer #5 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending what the sin is. I think the verse when two become one in marriage that technically does not happened until having children. It can effect the other spouse.
2007-03-09 22:00:02 · answer #6 · answered by ruthie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God listens to everyone, even athiests, why would he stop loving you or listening to you when he loves and listens to EVERYONE? Christianity is about the following of Christ, aside from his main message of loving all others and forgiving ourselves and others, he also taught us that God never stops listeningl; furthermore, his death symbolizes the forgiveness of all of our sins.
Aside from the above statements, no man (or woman) is entirely without sin, there has only been one human that had the capability to sin, yet never did. We live in a decaying world, and telling yourself that you don't sin is just lying to yourself, whether you know it or not, you are just adding to the decay.
In conclusion, yes, God will hear your prayers, and thoughts, and knows everything about you and your spouse, the only seperation from God is self chosen, not chosen by others.
2007-03-09 22:01:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course He will hear the Faithful's Prayers.
1 Corinthians 7:14 - For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
2007-03-09 22:13:28 · answer #8 · answered by deacon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have all sined
and we have all been forgiven "if we have accepted Christ in our life" by the blood Christ shed on the cross at Calvary
God will always hear our prayers and if we belive and it is right with Christ they will be answered
U do become one in marriage but you still have your own spirt your own soul
becoming one is sharing the rest of you life with that person not sharing the same spirt
Sadie
2007-03-09 22:02:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy, ya know that's a very good question. I think that it effects the marriage but, I think that the thing is is when something like this happens then the merits of the other are applied to the sinner so they can repent and receive forgiveness.
2007-03-09 21:55:24 · answer #10 · answered by Midge 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋