Reflections on 1 Corinthians 7:10–24, 39–40 Divorce is one of the most sensitive and painful subjects Christians face today. Almost everyone has been touched by it in some way—perhaps personally, or through a child, parent, or close friend. No one enters marriage intending for it to end in divorce. Yet we live in a fallen… Continue reading Divorce, Desertion, and the Bible
Tag: Marriage
Being Single and Satisfied
Reflections on 1 Corinthians 7:8-9, 25-38 In many churches we often hear sermons about marriage—how to be a godly husband or wife. But what about those who are single? In reality, many churches include a wide range of single people: young adults, older singles, widows, widowers, and those who are divorced. Yet singles can sometimes… Continue reading Being Single and Satisfied
God’s Plan for Marriage: A Better Way
Reflections on 1 Corinthians 7:1–7 We live in a world a lot like ancient Corinth—sex-saturated, boundary-free, and deeply confused. In Corinth, sexual immorality was so normal that “to Corinthianize” meant to live a sexually reckless life. Sound familiar? Today, sex before marriage is expected, sex outside marriage is common, and almost any expression of sexuality… Continue reading God’s Plan for Marriage: A Better Way
If I were God…I would not be so strict about sex
When we asked people what they would do differently if they were God, one answer was: I would make it okay to be gay. Another was: I would have less arbitrary rules. Many people today think that God is unnecessarily strict about sex: when one should or shouldn’t have sex, and with who you should… Continue reading If I were God…I would not be so strict about sex
Do some churches inadvertently promote gender-based violence?
This week was the start of the international campaign of “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” (focussing on violence against women and children). “Police statistics indicate that the murder rate of women in South Africa has increased by 16% in the past five years and the number of reported child rapes in the same… Continue reading Do some churches inadvertently promote gender-based violence?