Let’s not forget something here...
A few days ago, one FReeper posted an article that posited that traditional marriage supporters might want to begin substituting then term “holy matrimony” for “marriage.” While this may seem like consolation word play, it does run deeper than that.
It’s important to remember what we’ve been defending here. Let’s not lose sight of the fact the state-sanctioned act of “marriage” is simply a legal document that affords a couple the rights and benefits of survivorship and other spousal provisions. Our focus is on the higher concept... the God-blessed act of holy union.. the cleaving of man and woman, just as Christ himself referenced in the book of Matthew. There, FRiends, is the level of union the homosexual community will never, ever achieve. Our Lord is the force who created the act and condition of Holy Matrimony, not the state, which issues a piece of paper that amounts to little more than the civil unions that have been in force for years.
So, the defense of the true act of Godly union... Holy Matrimony... is still being stoutly defended with a mightier sword and shield than the SCOTUS. The Lord sees our battle and knows our pain, but I’m sure He’s also pleased with our efforts nonetheless. Remember, He’s the ultimate long-ball strategist... and His Word tells us the good guys win in the end.
So, for me, “holy matrimony” is the more apt term. And the gays will never, ever achieve that level. And when the secularists banter back about not believing in “sky faeries” anyway, remind them their disbelief will be set straight mere seconds after they take their last breath of earthly oxygen.
Grieve for the nation, yes... but remember we’re on higher ground than a few rogue SCOTUS justices could ever deliver for them.
True that!
Well said, and very encouraging. Thanks brother!
I read that thread as well, and believe therein lies an answer. The state may recognize “marriage”, but only the church can grant “Holy Mattrimony”.
Excellent post and an idea that should be expanded upon ~
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I agree with you! At this point, I think Christians need to be bolstering each other for the things that are most assuredly coming and soon. To keep the Faith these times will be an excruciating task. American Christians have thought themselves immune to the trials and persecutions that have been suffered by Christians in other nations because America was a “free” country. That’s no longer true. Many souls will be lost trying to equivocate The Word so as to be able to remain a part of the world. It’s time to encourage each other in the faith because those that are suffering from the “strong delusion” we read about in the Bible can’t be convinced that they are wrong. However, Christians who are weak in the faith need bolstering and encouraging so that they don’t fall for Satan’s lies. The world is passing away. Perhaps it’s time to look forward to the new one instead of wasting effort trying to save this one.
More to the point, what we’re debating is who can and who cannot pay a tax to caesarr for a license. Individual states are not even required to issue licenses, and churches are free to refuse to solemnize the licenses as they see fit
And sin is sin, no matter how they try to re-label it.
Marriage is a covenant relationship between one man and one woman created by the Lord.
Anything else is a lie.