How To Live as 1st Century Christians

Viewing Marriage & Ministering - Pages 158-160 - Chapter 6, The Doctrine Concerning New Testament Ministry (Part 2)


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Hello Brethren, in this episode we will continue to explore the purpose of marriage when it comes to serving, and the willing privilege of singleness for those who feel God is calling them to serve Him in that state. What is of foremost importance is 'free will,' and expectation. Free will because marriage will entail worldly responsibilities of each spouse which they must tend to to keep the marriage healthy, whilst 'free will,' also applies to those who choose to remain single and that can only expect full unrestrained dedication to the service of God. Fellowman in these instances does not impose which direction the believer takes in relation to marriage, and we see when Christ speaks about eunuchs, he does not speak in the historical understanding of that state but the spiritual for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Ultimately, some married couples live fully God centred consecrated lives as well, thus this is a very personal matter for each one to work out with fear and trembling in the sight of God. To what extent have we allowed fellow believers to impose or influence rather than support our marital status? 

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