M't:19:3 to 8: The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away? He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.
The answer to the joker's question is that at the time of the old law it was because of the hardness of men's hearts that the Law was made harsh. After the New Testament was established by Christ this heart of stone is removed and a heart of flesh is instilled in a Christian by the Holy Spirit (Ezek 36:25 - 27). And thus that Law is made of null effect.
Regards in Christ,
Samji / Dubai
From: "Vimal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [JOYnet] Controversial versus?
Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 10:58:23 +0530
Hi every one,
Please read the following text which i got from friend (he too is in joynet)
.The text doesnot justify homosexualiy implicitly but then points to some
controversial versus which we find difficult and avoid quiet often. Don't we,
quiet often pray open the bible (looking out for quick decisions) get one of
these worses gets degected and closed the bible. Here we have some worses
which requires some explanation and understanding, and ofcourse there are
plenty other such as, god orders to annihilate the whole of moabite tribe for
their idolatry including the newborn ?. The words are not just limited to
leviticus but through out the old testament. I thnk it's good idea to have
some brain storm in this matter which will enhance our understanding of our
bible. Looking forward to ur views and ideas .
Luv and prayers
Vimal Gracian
Dear xxxx:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I
have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that
knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend
the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that
Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of
debate.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the other
specific laws and how to follow them:
1. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates
a pleasing odour for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my
neighbours. They claim the odour is not pleasing to them. Should I
smite them?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in
Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair
price for her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in
her period of menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15:19-24. The problem is,
how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence.
4. Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and
female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A
friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not
Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
5. I have a neighbour who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus
35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated
to kill him myself?
6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an
abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than
homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I
have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading
glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle
room here?
8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair
around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by
Lev.19:27. How should they die?
9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes
me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two
different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing
garments made of two different kinds of thread
(cotton/polyesterblend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot.
Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the
whole town together to stone them? -Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just
burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people
who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev.20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident
you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is
eternal and unchanging.
Your devoted disciple and adoring fan,
Jack
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