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Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by Aaron, Oct 9, 2013.

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  1. Aaron

    Aaron Member
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    So, if one is to alter his life for the sake of the conscience of his natural mate (say, in the matter of drink), it is no more than what is commanded for the sake of his brother.
     
    #21 Aaron, Oct 11, 2013
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    This ...

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    You say the bond to your brother is the greater.

    When did you change your mind?
     
    #23 Aaron, Oct 12, 2013
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    I didn't. Look at what padredurand said:

    He isn't talking about the bond to brother, sister, or wife. He is talking about his bond to Christ. Hence, when he chose "the latter," he was responding to the wording in your OP:

     
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    No. My wording (and Padre's) is clear. You're misconstruing it.
     
    #25 Aaron, Oct 12, 2013
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    I see that I am. You are not saying, "Which is stronger bond, marriage or Christ?" You are saying, "What is stronger, marriage or Christian brotherhood (fellowship)?" I knew that a few days ago when I answered the question, but in returning to the thread yesterday, I forgot the intent of the OP. Sorry.

    In that case, I must still choose marriage. As we are not to be unequally yoked, our marriages are to be to our sisters or brothers. We have that eternal bond with our spouses, as surely as we have that eternal bond with our brothers and sisters in Christ. They are both our brother or sister, and our wife or husband, which is (as I said originally) second only to Christ in commitment and spiritual bonds.

    Sorry I confused the thread and sort of derailed it.
     
    #26 thisnumbersdisconnected, Oct 12, 2013
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    assuming Christian married sounds right, but what if indeed unequally yoked?
     
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