2 Corinthians 4:4 makes it clear that we are brain dead when it comes to spiritual discernment until God opens the door to understanding. This particular posting (likely a series) isn't so much about correct doctrine but it explains how we should avoid "compartmentalizing" our lives into that which is "spiritual" and the rest of our existence in regard to employment; marital status and living location in particular.
Scripturally it is crucial to take into account Luke 14:26 as to our love for God being paramount and essentially any other affections being "hate" in comparison. The context here certainly cannot be permitted to ignore other scriptures or be contradictory to loving our enemies; honoring our parents; etc. We are asked not to let influences of others stop us from following Christ; so that we follow the Master who will guide us and direct us how to conduct ourselves. Nonetheless we see the Disciples leaving everything; although Paul would mention (see 1 Corinthians 9:5) that believing wives should be allowed whenever safe to do so to accompany them and such precedent exists when we see Abraham leaving with Sarai and Moses also being married despite his years in exile.
This marriage issue is something some people like to throw around when coming to Christ; where they use an excuse that their wives aren't believers but wish to remain ( 1 Cor. 7:13-14) they should when often seeking a new "model" as it were. If they don't then verse 15 takes effect; but I am doubtful of the NIV interpretation divorce; in any case I don't see anyone free to remarry if a spouse is still alive. In my situation it is sad to report that my faith was something that was eventually scoffed at and ridiculed and my ex used it as an excuse to be disloyal; since marriages among professing believers isn't much better than the world there should be just as much a chance of a believer winning over his wife or at least staying together with some harmony.
2 Corinthians 4:4 makes it clear that we are brain dead when it comes to spiritual discernment until God opens the door to understanding. This particular posting (likely a series) isn't so much about correct doctrine but it explains how we should avoid "compartmentalizing" our lives into that which is "spiritual" and the rest of our existence in regard to employment; marital status and living location in particular.
Scripturally it is crucial to take into account Luke 14:26 as to our love for God being paramount and essentially any other affections being "hate" in comparison. The context here certainly cannot be permitted to ignore other scriptures or be contradictory to loving our enemies; honoring our parents; etc. We are asked not to let influences of others stop us from following Christ; so that we follow the Master who will guide us and direct us how to conduct ourselves. Nonetheless we see the Disciples leaving everything; although Paul would mention (see 1 Corinthians 9:5) that believing wives should be allowed whenever safe to do so to accompany them and such precedent exists when we see Abraham leaving with Sarai and Moses also being married despite his years in exile.
This marriage issue is something some people like to throw around when coming to Christ; where they use an excuse that their wives aren't believers but wish to remain ( 1 Cor. 7:13-14) they should when often seeking a new "model" as it were. If they don't then verse 15 takes effect; but I am doubtful of the NIV interpretation divorce; in any case I don't see anyone free to remarry if a spouse is still alive. In my situation it is sad to report that my faith was something that was eventually scoffed at and ridiculed and my ex used it as an excuse to be disloyal; since marriages among professing believers isn't much better than the world there should be just as much a chance of a believer winning over his wife or at least staying together with some harmony.
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