One of the biggest voices trying to tell you how you should do your marriage is the church. Or at least some of her people.
Believers are big on doing things right. But all too often what is proclaimed to be the truth of God is man’s tradition. Some such things once had value, but no longer do. Some were never helpful, and some are actually contrary to the Word of God.
One example of this is children. Couples who decide not to have children may be told they are wrong, or that they are violating the Bible. And couples with “only” one, two, or three children may hear they are sinning against God by limiting the size of their family. It’s so bad, some folks who choose to adopt are chastened for not having children of their “own” if they could do that. Of course, none of this is actually found in the Bible.
Another hot topic is the role of husband and wife. I see a difference in the Bible, and follow that in my marriage. But much of what I hear being proclaimed as God’s roles for men and women is not in the scriptures.
I’ve also heard folks say God expects you to stay in an abusive marriage! And they back it up with verses taken out of context, and mangled scriptures.
What’s a Jesus follower to do!
This is a good reason to know what the Bible says. You don’t have to memorize the Bible to know something doesn’t sound right. If you have read it a few times, you know the heart of God and can identify claims that are at odds with that.
~ This is Paul, warning you that Doing Marriage Well may offend some religious folks.
Interesting reading along these lines: 7 Truths About Marriage You Will Not Hear In Church
This is how Tilly lets us know she wants to come in.
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