Question for LBR, Goose11 and Others if they care to.
What is your thoughts on this?A Freind talks about me Merrying him and His Ex-Wife. They got a divorse, neither has re-Married. They Live togeather now[&o]But do you think they need to have a Cermiony and all that stuff. What does the bible teach on this or does it?
RE: Question for LBR, Goose11 and Others if they care to.
Off the top of my head, I can't think of any reason they shouldn't make it legal. Honestly not sure that I'd feel comfortable performing the ceremony though (if I even could--I couldn't). I guess you have to go with your gut on this one.
Chad
__________________
"We can have no '50-50' allegiance in this country. Either a man is an American and nothing else, or he is not an American at all."-- Theodore Roosevelt
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. Ecclesiasties 10:2
The last four letters in American..........I Can
The last four letters in Republican........I Can
The last four letters in Democrats.........Rats
RE: Question for LBR, Goose11 and Others if they care to.
Quote:
ORIGINAL: Turkey Fife
What is your thoughts on this?A Freind talks about me Merrying him and His Ex-Wife. They got a divorse, neither has re-Married. They Live togeather now[&o]But do you think they need to have a Cermiony and all that stuff. What does the bible teach on this or does it?
TF
I see a couple of issues here. I'm not sure of the basis for this question but I think it has something to do with the question of whether or not they are still married.
My husband and I believe, and the Church teaches, (as do many other churches) that marriage is for life. So on that basis, even though they got a divorce, they are still married. On the other hand, marriage is also a legal act, which is why you have to get a divorce in court.
So from a spiritual standpoint, they are still married. But they need to remarry legally in order to have the standing that the law gives to married couples. And they would need to go to someone who is legally authorized to officiate at a marriage.
(I learned in instructions that the priest doesn't marry a couple. You marry each other because of the vows you make to each other before God.)
__________________
Proud parents of our own "Daddy's Little Girls"
I heard Jesus He drank wine and I bet we'd get along just fine.
RE: Question for LBR, Goose11 and Others if they care to.
Laying aside any scriptural arguements as to where they may stand in the eyes of God. Still married, not married, ect. Would they be any worse off spiritually if they married again? My wife and I exchanged vows again after 25 years. We had never been seperated one day and I don't think the ceremony altered anything in Gods eyes.
Would a ceremony give them credibility in the eyes of others? As DLG said, there are surely legal benefits to be had. If they love each other and are going to live together, I only see benefits and no down side.
As for being able to perform a marriage, most states only require that you be a reconized minister by an established church. Lay preachers, assistances pastors, youth ministers, ect. all qualify. One may have to register at the county courthouse, and will have to fill out and sign the legal papers to record the marriage.
RE: Question for LBR, Goose11 and Others if they care to.
Quote:
As for being able to perform a marriage, most states only require that you be a reconized minister by an established church. Lay preachers, assistances pastors, youth ministers, ect. all qualify.
This is correct, When asked if I was a Preacher are a Judge.I said No!I was expected to be jumped on.
A friend, who respect very much, was to preform a marriage. He had forgoten that his son was Graduating from College the same day. The people he was marrying, knew me, so he asked if they minded if I did the Wedding. They said not so he then asked me. I said the same thing I CAN'T DO THAT! He explained in MO. I am a Minster in the church of Christ and that it's Legal. I think the main reason for anyone wanting me is.... I don't charge a Penny or ever taken a Penny. I have even spoken at a couple funerals, I am to emotional for that. Iam not sure anyone has understood a word I have said.
RE: Question for LBR, Goose11 and Others if they care to.
Quote:
No, not at all, I was just wondering if you were a preacher is all.
Leafrivermac, in the Lord's church, many, not all for sure, do a little preaching. Especialy in Small congerations. When I was ayoung in the Faith we had a preacher who incouraged us to Speak. I am so thankful for that. You can tell I am not educated very well at all. But, I like what I have to say....LoL Even in Class I most always have something to contributeEven though I am not Educated. I really admire someone who is. One of the things I have learned is you don't need to be educated to be inteligent. However, to be Educated and Inteligent is a good thingWhen I would hear Great Speakers in the church I wanted to speak like that. So about all I was able to do was copy what they said[&o]I am a firm believe in learning from someonewho has been there and done that.
Well good night it Opening day of Turkey Season Tomorro I better hit the sack!
RE: Question for LBR, Goose11 and Others if they care to.
I think that it is wonderful that they decided that God was right in putting them together. I wouldn't have any qualms with the ceremony for a few reasons. For one it will help them feel accountable to one another and to God. For two it could help them receive a closer bond. (If they feel a bit guilty that the government does not acknowledge their marriage.) And last if they have children this will help them form a closer family bond.
Here is where I am feeling around in dark though. Counseling should be key before the ceremony takes place. Make sure they know this time around that marriage in God's eyes is for life, and that they have talked about situations they agree on as grounds for divorce. I think this is very important. My husband and I decided before we were married that the only grounds for divorce were repeated and unrepent adultary, and abuse. As for myself, if my husband ever did something like this I would leave so the kids and I were safe and see if he is willing to seek counseling. Marriage is a serious matter to God, but He would not wish you physical harm either.
Okay sorry I am babbling now. Pray about it brother and I will be praying for God to guide you and them.
Question for LBR, Goose11 and Others if they care to.
When I would hear Great Speakers in the church I wanted to speak like that. So about all I was able to do was copy what they said[&o]I am a firm believe in learning from someonewho has been there and done that.
