So, is this the reason?

Question

This must be the reason why all those priests and other good christians think it okay to toss aside vows of any kind...

"But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none." -- 1 Corinthians 7:29


According to the Bible, they have all been freed of their vows by God...isn't that sweet?

Actually it is scripture about the end of the world, but what do I know?

Not a heartless question, just wanted to stir things up this fine morning is all. How better to do that than making some believers read their Bibles?

Hey_you I don't consider that an insult. Come on, you can do better than that.

Let you in on a secret though, : Do you really think that people look like their avatars? I happen to think this one is pretty, but to each his own and all that.

Answer 1

This scripture is not speaking of divorce. It is speaking of the ability of a husband and wife to not have sex for a given time. . .maybe during a time of fasting or prayer. Being in control of your sexual needs, but not depriving each other.

And the rest of the story which you left out;

7:1 Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.” 2 But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. 3 The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband. 4 For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. 5 Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

6 Now as a concession, not a command, I say this. [1] 7 I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own gift from God, one of one kind and one of another.

Answer 2

It means to put God first in your life. There's other scriptures to back that up - but you've obviously made your up about some people.
Shockingly, the Bible does say that fornicators and adulterers will not inherit God's kingdom - but I'm sure they just missed that one.
Whoever is saying that those people who have tossed their vows aside are still priest's and good christians has some answering to do...
Let your "Yes mean yes, and your no, no." God takes vows very seriously, even if some humans don't.

Answer 3

Actually, it is about priorities. The rest of the chapter goes on to show we need to put spiritual interests first in our lives. Verse 37 advises those unsettled with single life to marry. Married people are to take care of their families many places in the Bible. V. 33 is about divided priorities--spiritual and material--among married. V.29 is not about breaking vows.

Answer 4

Yes, there's a motive for motive. The human brain it sounds as if works another way than every other creature. We consider in phrases of "if this, and if that, then end." This is known as a syllogism, and we can't get away utilizing them considering that our minds are rough stressed to make use of them--256 of them, not more, no much less. You are not able to consider external of that "field" considering that there's no "external". Even in the event you arise with an surely new suggestion that no person else has ever concept of, you probably did it utilizing a sequence of a few of the ones 256 syllogisms. This utilization is what we name "motive". But "rationality" is typically outlined as "right use" of motive, or as "sound reasoning". "Sound" manner now not simply legitimate pondering, however pondering which will also be known as "actual" consistent with permitted standards, or beforehand permitted info or truths, or of whatever which looks to be "self-glaring". Only 15 of the ones 256 syllogisms are "legitimate". Whether the legitimate argument you utilize is "sound" is a different subject. I could make a legitimate case for the life of unicorns; nevertheless it can't be a "sound" argument considering that they do not exist.

Answer 5

This is a heartless question. You do not know that background of what Paul is referring to. The Christians were being slaughtered by Rome, nailed to crosses and set on fire. Nero was using them as torches for the Appian Way. Paul is saying (read the previous verses please) not to concern themselves with marriage or non-marriage at this time, for it will only hurt more to see their loved ones tortured and killed by Nero.

Answer 6

Yeah

Answer 7

Wow. That's really the only response I can think of. Sorry. I'm usually good for a bit more than that.

Answer 8

It's a declarative statement.

Answer 9

Your taking it out of context. What does the versus before and after that say? What is that chapter talking about?

Answer 10

Did he gift wrap his gift?

At least they were given permission, then, so it can't be that bad, right.

Lady Chuckles