Hello, just a thought I have been concerned about this issues of women pastors for awhile. I'm not the judge. But the word is pretty plain on the subject. Go back and read in Genesis about the order of men an women ,Noah and his sons went in the ark first then his sons. Animals went in male and then female it make alot of sense to me on God order. The twelve were men for a reason. I don't think a woman can't preach but to be over men I think that's the question. I truly believe that God has a order. As a woman I glad to have a husband that is my help mate to do things I can't do . I don't want to be over men because as a woman we think emotionally a lot of times and the Lord knew that, that's the way the Lord made women. God has the answer. His word is forever settled. His word has been purified over and over and over and has withstood the test of time and it will withstand the test of time.
Thank you for your thoughts and replying to my post. I have directly told him and looked straight in his eyes I know this is not you, because you would never live this life you are living now, you are the complete opposite. I also told him he has strongholds on him and must be broken in Jesus name.
He understands but will not accept it. He said he could quit gambling if he wanted to, but says he doesn't want to quit. He is not a willing vessel as before. He's acting like a rebellious child.
He tells me I will just have to get used to him living this lifestyle. I pray for him all the time as I should. But if he's not fighting to change himself only a supernatural miracle will have to take place. He doesn't want any church folks (my friends) around him. I know God never intended this to happen after being together with him in a Christian marriage for 36 years. God doesn't change his mind. Why oh why Lord? I have no answers. I have to trust and believe God is working on him, even though I see no evidence.
God Bless you Free and would appreciate continued prayer.
Thank you kindly for reading and replying to my request. Yes, I am heartbroken, never ever thought this type of life is mine now. I don't want to live this way! I want my husband back, the husband who had a heart of Gold. Not this man I don't even like.
I receive your prayer in Jesus name! Waiting for the breakthrough. Though I'm getting very weak and weary waiting, I have no choice.
Yes, I watch Christian TV and listen to Christian music. But I will keep on trusting and believing in God. And that he knows what is best for him and for me. Nothing is impossible for God.
Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to read my post and give me your thoughts and concerns about my situation.
He always tells me he stubborn, and no matter he will always do things his way. Kind of acting rebellious. So, until he decides he wants to live for Jesus again I have to live with a person I don't like. About me talking with a pastor, counselor etc I did mention that to him but he would never agree with that. He says there is no need and when he wants to go back to Christian life, he will and no one will tell him otherwise. But I told him just I want to go and talk with someone. Again, he has the one car always and couldn't even go if I wanted to. Never in a million years would I ever have thought I would have written yesterday for the help I need. It seems like a nightmare. How a person can change so much. I would have never married him years ago if I would have met him the way he is today. I will give my son my debit card, this way every month my son will keep safe my disability money. My husband has already pawned all of my jewelry and his in order for him to have more money to gamble with. I remember the days when he used to preach/teach/encourage people on YouTube. Recently he was in the living room, I was sitting at the kitchen table and played one of his little sermons and put up the volume for him to hear. I made the statement "this is really good" God was so proud of you telling everyone there was hope for them in any situation. Then he remarked I'm not that man any longer. He just doesn't want to surrender. Now, I wait. God knows all about it. I don't want to sound like a child but life sometimes is not fair. I know the life I'm living now can't be God's plan. But again I feel stuck waiting on my husband's decision to live the life God intended for him.
Thank you for your encouragement and I appreciate your prayers !!
May God bless you John , may He give you the strength and wisdom to get through your difficulties and to stay strong in His Word . You are not alone , be not soon shaken , much love in Christ .
Susan your post touched me....I pray for you and your husband and your whole family....Susan if you will permit me I Baptise you and your husband and your whole family in the Precious Name of Jesus...Right now LORD put an end to this nightmare this lady is going thru....Sown a good seed in their hearts and minds right now LORD....In Jesus name I pray....Let your kingdom come Lord right now in Jesus name.....I rebuke you Satan right now outa the lives of this precious lady and her family in Jesus name.
.....Lord this lady has no one to help her but You...So we trust you O lord to fill her and her husband with the H.G....OH LORD HAVE MERCY ON THIS PRECIOUS LADY AND HER FAMILY....And have mercy on all of us in this forum in Jesus Name i pray OH LORD....I send the Great Promise of the H.G. ON ALL YOUR FAMILY SIS SUSAN IN Jesus Name.
I'm so sorry sounds like you were really devoted wife and Christian sounds a lot better than me I know that I became Born again 1995 and I haven't really served the Lord that well I mean I was good towards man you know being nice but anyways I'm so sorry I don't know what to tell you my own life is kind of screwed up I take care of my ex-wife she's in a nursing home don't have to but I do I'm the only one nobody else cares it sounds like you have a son if I read it right that that's good my son he doesn't I don't know I did everything right but he just I don't know I just can pray that you have people around you you know that will help you out you know I'm sorry that I can't give good advice I'm not in a place to do that I don't know good scripture I got one foot in heaven and one foot out I can only pray that your children if you do have them sound like you do they will be there for you I'm sorry I can't say anything else you do have an ange there are verses I can say in the Bible that we have to fear the lord and I do I don't know if that helps in any way I'm probably saying that incorrect but maybe you know what I'm talking about take care God bless you
God has revealed some things to you how to deal with this situation. Verses that come to mind are 1 Peter 3:1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; Read the previous chapter how it refers to Christ dealing with unbelief and he follows with "Likewise , ye wives". Another verse 2 Timothy 2:25 applies ....In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; The human nature thinks more knowledge and lectures are the answer, but the following verses show how our view has to turn inward and practice how we apply knowledge. 2 Peter 1:5,6 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. Take care of yourself and do the faithful roles of a wife so he desires to be with you. Hopefully you can have meaningful conversations that will help him see with God's grace. God give you much grace and the pray for the Holy Spirit to lead you!
Hebrews 12 : 22 ....New Jerusalem is the City of God not old Jerusalem....You are come unto Mount Zion the city of the living God That HEAVENLY JERUSALEM and to a hugh host of Angels ...And Jesus said that the Kingdom was gonna be in our hearts via the seed of the sower... Matthew 13 : 19... The good seed is the WORD of the Kingdom....And the Kingdom will come as a man who sows seed in his field...and Jesus said the field is our hearts where that good seed will be sown....
.....Paul says that OLD JERUSALEM is like Hagar and is in bondage with her Children...But Jerusalem from above is the Mother of us all ... Gal. 4 : 26 ....The Kingdom has to be in our hearts simply b/c thats where satan's seat is...Thus its gonna be kingdom against Kingdom ...An external kingdom ( old jerusalem ) wd be no threat to satan...but an INTERNAL kingdom wd crush Satans head b/c our carnal minds is satans seat....But NEW JERUSALEM is the CITY of the great KING...The H.G.
.....The Kingdom of God is not in meat or drink but in joy and peace in the H.G.... Romans 14 : 17...And the Kingdom of God is New JERUSALEM.....Not Old JERUSALEM which is in bondage with her Children....Old Jerusalem will be saved when she says blessed is he that comes in the name of the lord....Which is the H.G. the man Child that is gona rule all nations....The Kingdom does not come till the woman births the Child .. Rev 12 : 10 kjv....Unless ya receive the kingdom as a lil Child you will in no wise enter there in...And thats y the new birth is so important...We are gonna birth that heavenly Child in our hearts and minds.
......My lil Children of whom i travail in birth again till Christ is formed in you... Gal 4 : 19 The Child of Promise the H.G. ...Thus the Kingdom will truly be with in us...Jew or Gentile....God so loved the world...
How do you know she wasn't baptized, she truly adored JESUS and would of fallowed HIS teachings where HE went to John the Baptist himself and was baptized.
Mat 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Mat 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Long subject but will try to condense as much as possible: It is sad to this day churches teach little kids that eating an apple caused sin when the word apple is not even in the whole of Genesis. Heb-ets=fruit trees was commanded by GOD good to eat.
Gen 3:3 Hebrew =(fruit) Noun masculine=this particular instance it leads to the seed of Satan; 2 Corinthians 11:3 beguile translated-wholly seduced. Hebrew verb: (touch) = ; is a primitive root meaning to lie with a woman; fruit of the womb is the impregnation of the seed Gen 3:6 Serpent was, is most beautiful of all GODS creations that Eve nor even Adam could resist. Serpent ( Rev 12:9) more subtle than all GODS creation, which HE made the full package of beauty, might and cunningness; Eze 28:13 He was called the glistening 1 because of his shining glory. He was wise and cunning and led Eve down a dark past where the tares would be planted in the world; having twins Cain and Abel 1 bad and 1 good. Gen 4:2 (again) =Heb. yasaph = continue, she continued in labor; Cain and Abel were fraternal twins by 2 different fathers Satan and Adam both coming to the age of accountability at same time Heb 11:4. Joh 8:44 Matthew 13:27-29. Genesis 3:10 They only knew they were naked after the act of seduction; only then did they realize their private parts and felt ashamed. They didn't use leaves to cover their mouths but their privates, fig leaves at that, which leads us to learn the parable of the fig tree, Gen 3:7; Enemy of GOD sewed the seed, Satan's seed, Rev 12:9. Genesis 3:15 1st prophecy of the bible where the sons of Satan bruised CHRIST heels on the cross but CHRIST will bruise his head. Between Satan seed (tares/Kennites=sons of Cain) and the man Adams seed where the fallen angels left their 1st habitation to seduce the daughters of eth haw adam in a second attempt to corrupt the seed line from which CHRIST from umbilical cord to umbilical cord would come..
Dear "Susan" am so sorry to read about how life has become for you both. Before reading your post, i read a word from Matthew 5:31-32.
Unfortunately, your husband is gripped by a demon, maybe several. Your real man is in there somewhere, you know. So do not think about leaving him yet. There are help on the way. Jesus is not far away. Jesus is in your heart is He not?
You get to bring in some believing Christian people who are simply speaking out against this Rebellious spirit. Throw it out from him in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ. Only Jesus can do this with their and your help. You yourself can prepare your courage to and speak against the spirit that dwells in your husband. It's not Jesus who drives your husband, you know. And you have the right to throw it out in the Holy name of Jesus. You have the authority to speak it out, the demon is ruining your life. What Jesus did at Calvary has given us an unparalleled purification in Jesus' work, we are purified in His blood. Remember that when you speak to the spirit of your husband.
Clean out the demon from their house, instantly! Good luck and let us never forget we need too be alert all. I sincerely hope that it works out for you. God bless u and yours in Jesus name, love u in Christ.
Hi Shellon. I'm unsure which period of David's reign you're thinking of, but 2 Samuel 5:9-13 indicates that his throne was in Jerusalem, and he called it "the city of David". Even the king of Tyre, hearing about the greatness of David, sent lumber & workers to build this house for him. So, one could safely assume that David & his large family lived here.
God doesn't need possessions as we understand it, 'having or owning things' that are necessary for our survival or happiness. In Psalm 50:10, God says: "For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills." God owns all things He has created, even the special called-out people (first Israel, then those who've come to faith in Christ) & also that special city Jerusalem (Zion). Psalm 87:2-3 says, "The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God." According to this verse, Zion is synonymous with City of God, and it is a place that God loves. Zion is Jerusalem.
Zion is first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:7. Zion was originally an ancient Jebusite fortress in the city of Jerusalem. After David's conquest of the fortress, Jerusalem became a possession of Israel. The royal palace was built there, and Zion/Jerusalem became the seat of power in Israel's kingdom. When Solomon built the temple in Jerusalem, the meaning of Zion included the temple area ( Psalm 2:6; Psalm 48:2,11,12; Psalm 132:13). Therefore, the prophecy of Jeremiah 31:6, "Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto the LORD our God."
Zion is also used in a spiritual sense in Scripture. In the Old Testament, Zion refers figuratively to Israel as the people of God ( Isaiah 60:14). In the New Testament, Zion refers to God's spiritual kingdom: Hebrews 12:22. Peter, quoting Isaiah 28:16, refers to Christ as the Cornerstone of Zion ( 1 Peter 2:6).
Mount Zion, as a geographical area, is now the focus of much dispute (mainly between Jews & Muslims). The Bible is clear that one day Zion will be the sole possession of the Lord Jesus, and Zion, both the nation and the city, will be restored. ( Isaiah 52:1; Isaiah 60:14). When Jesus returns to Earth, His rule will be from Jerusalem ( Zechariah 14:1-4; Luke 1:32,33). I hope you can see why Zion is so important & especially significant in God's Eyes as a special City of God (on Earth).
At the end of luke 7 jesus told the woman ,thy faith has saved thee go in peace,which tells us all that salvation comes through faith not in water baptism or any other ordnance of the church,but faith and faith alone saves a person
Julie. Just to add briefly to Giannis' very good reply; if we seem to find hypocrisy in the Bible, rather than immediately tarnish the Word of God with such a description, we must first ask, 'am I actually understanding the Word correctly in this instance?'.
Many of us here have spent much of our lives reading, studying & coming to grips with the Bible. Not everything is easy to understand & some things are downright disturbing. But when we are often given limited information, not understanding the times that people lived in, their govts, their problems, their persecutions, etc. etc., then we must approach the Word very carefully & prayerfully. You earlier asked about 'jealousy'. In my human mind, jealousy is an awful trait to have: it eats away within us & eventually destroys. But I hope we were able to see that 'jealousy' can also be a good thing, when its meaning is understood by its alternate definition.
Then we have the problem with Old Testament life under God to New Testament life (through Jesus' Sacrifice) under God. Both can be quite different, though essentially similar when 'obedience rather than sacrifice (works)' is required. Many in the OT had several wives whom they loved & cared for; imagine that happening today, not just with abiding with govt laws on marriage, but the man having to work twenty hours a day to support his growing family. So, it's always a good thing to read the Bible with an open mind & seeking the Holy Spirit's help in understanding it. And by what you're doing now, i.e. asking questions, must also be a good thing so as to learn what others have learned. We're not always accurate, but it will help you to re-examine that difficult verse or passage again & stay with it until you learn what God wants you to learn, rather than write it off as being erroneous. I've found that God's Word remains sure - it's my understanding that's likely to be wonky. May the Lord guide you daily.
Thanks everyone for the replies they help a lot. I only asked because I'm ashamed of things from my past and sometimes Satan gets in me head and says, "God won't forgive you for that" and it really gets to me but I see that despite the mistakes the people in the Bible made, God still loved them.
God does not want us to be miserable. But also He cannot violate people's free will and choices. He doesn't force anybody. But he can, and will work in one to make him follow His way. But this sometimes takes time, (sometimes not), it depends on a man's heart. Some people are hard for God to work in them, it takes time for God to break that stony heart, others are easier to work. So it depends on your husband's heart on how long it will eventually take to be brought back. It may be soon or it may be very, very long. But sometimes God does some very drastic actions to correct things. Remember Saul. He knows the best way.
You must trust in God and keep praying for him, have patience and be sure that God will eventually bring him back.
Now whereas there is not anything you can do about that, you must have your eyes open not to let your money/possessions (if any is left) go away, The Word of God says to women to obey their husbands but "in Christ". That means in no sinful or inappropriate demands or situations. To obey doesn't mean that your voice should not be heard You are not a servant or a slave. As a human you must do all you can to face and get out of that situation, the rest is God's job to do. The answer to your problem is not a simple one, it is a complicated thing, can't be answered in a post. Isn't there a pastor, social worker or smd from the social services/state that you can talk to and get some help? Do not avoid social workers, if its possible to you, because they are not believers. They have experience and can give you good advice in how to handle things, just don't do anything sinful. This is my opinion but I would like others to comment on this as well.
I said the comment the person made was "food for thought" and I'm fairly sure I didn't say I believed it. I'm thinking if a person has a solid base in God's word, then there's no harm in reading or listening to other works.
Would you let your husband go with other women because you just love him and want him to be happy? Would you call this 'healthy' love'? Of course not. God has emotions like people but not sinful ones, actually people were created by God in His image.
God is love, but God is justice as well, also truth. That means that nomatter how much love He has (He is), a lot of people will spend eternity in the lake of fire.. So His love is to be considered together with His justice and truth, not outside them.
God owns everything, He created everything including people, everything belongs to God even our existence and souls; we come from Him. He breathed inside Adam and made him alive. Without Him none of what we see would have come into existence. So they are all His.
Where do you see hypocrisy in the Bible, who are those who want to control others? The apostles? What for? All of them spent their lives in persecutions, lost everything they had including their lives. Some were crucified like Jesus, others got burned, others got beheaded, only John is said to die a natural death. So why want to control people? What for? For money, for glory, honour, possessions, what for? Not logical, is it?
You have many questions, like all of us have. But the criterion to believe Jesus and His Word(Bible) is not to have all your questions answered. Questions never end, after you have some answered, other will emerge. And God will eventually answer your questions with the way He knows it's the best, sometimes that takes time to be done. Stay in Jesus' feet and your life, present and future(eternity) wiil be blessed.
The following scripture is especially for you.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
"All scripture (means the Bible) is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works"
When husband and I were married 36 years ago, we were evenly yoked. Both Christians. We together had a large savings account and a beautiful house almost paid off. We always tithed and gave large sum offerings. He worked only 4 days a week and we had money, no lack. Until 5 years ago, he got himself intrigued with gambling with slot machines. He stopped paying the bills, house and car. He drained our savings account without my knowledge. Took money from my purse, that was disability money, due to my back. I was shocked when he said he was not going to work anymore, his days and nights were consumed with the casino. All this time I'm still the same person I was when we were married. Going to church, reading the Word, praying. My son had to pick me up for church since by now one of the cars were reposest and my husband didn't leave the car home for me for church or for anything. He became this person I didn't know or even like. Then eventually our house was foreclosed. I don't know what happened to him. He was always a saver but would always tithe and give offerings and if people were in need he would buy their groceries or gas. The question or comment I have is, since we are married but I don't agree with 100% of his decisions, is God making me suffer because of his lifestyle? I learned the hard way to not voice my opinion in any circumstances. So, as I sit lonely and so sad the way my life has turned out. I pray for him, that's all I can do. I still trust and believe Jesus has something better than this. We had such a great Christian life together until he met the slot machines. I don't like the person he has become. He's not the person who loved Jesus and would pray together with me as always before. Would God want me to be miserable in this life I'm living? I guess there's no choice. I'm still married to him and as his wife I must obey him and live an awful life. Any thoughts?? Thank you for listening.
Thank you for doing that I appreciate that the way you did it thank you again I I'm sure I read that before I missed it things are kind of crazy now just trying to find enough scriptures and read it and just keep myself strong in these times it's weird when I go places I say thank you and this and stuff like that and for your work and everything and sometimes people just surprise but I'm glad I do tell him that would be nice to see him I know he could what he does it or not I don't know no harm in asking thank you again God will bless you for this
Hi Phil , I'm not always great at explaining things but here goes , it seems to me that the cup and its contents are a metaphor for God's judgement and punishment and wrath on and towards nations and the sinners in them , here are some other verses that will probably make it clearer than I can : Jeremiah Ch 25 V 15-18 , also Ch 49 V 12 and Ch 51 V 6+7 . Also Lamentations Ch 4 V 21 , Habbakuk Ch 2 V 16 , Zechariah Ch 12 V 2+3 and Revelation Ch 14 V 9-11 , Ch 16 V 16-19 and finally , the best chapter for self explanation Ch 18 . Hope these verses explain it to you .
Thank you for your thoughts and replying to my post. I have directly told him and looked straight in his eyes I know this is not you, because you would never live this life you are living now, you are the complete opposite. I also told him he has strongholds on him and must be broken in Jesus name.
He understands but will not accept it. He said he could quit gambling if he wanted to, but says he doesn't want to quit. He is not a willing vessel as before. He's acting like a rebellious child.
He tells me I will just have to get used to him living this lifestyle. I pray for him all the time as I should. But if he's not fighting to change himself only a supernatural miracle will have to take place. He doesn't want any church folks (my friends) around him. I know God never intended this to happen after being together with him in a Christian marriage for 36 years. God doesn't change his mind. Why oh why Lord? I have no answers. I have to trust and believe God is working on him, even though I see no evidence.
God Bless you Free and would appreciate continued prayer.
Susan
Thank you kindly for reading and replying to my request. Yes, I am heartbroken, never ever thought this type of life is mine now. I don't want to live this way! I want my husband back, the husband who had a heart of Gold. Not this man I don't even like.
I receive your prayer in Jesus name! Waiting for the breakthrough. Though I'm getting very weak and weary waiting, I have no choice.
God Bless you
Susan
Thank you so much for reading and replying.
Yes, I watch Christian TV and listen to Christian music. But I will keep on trusting and believing in God. And that he knows what is best for him and for me. Nothing is impossible for God.
God Bless you
Susan
Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to read my post and give me your thoughts and concerns about my situation.
He always tells me he stubborn, and no matter he will always do things his way. Kind of acting rebellious. So, until he decides he wants to live for Jesus again I have to live with a person I don't like. About me talking with a pastor, counselor etc I did mention that to him but he would never agree with that. He says there is no need and when he wants to go back to Christian life, he will and no one will tell him otherwise. But I told him just I want to go and talk with someone. Again, he has the one car always and couldn't even go if I wanted to. Never in a million years would I ever have thought I would have written yesterday for the help I need. It seems like a nightmare. How a person can change so much. I would have never married him years ago if I would have met him the way he is today. I will give my son my debit card, this way every month my son will keep safe my disability money. My husband has already pawned all of my jewelry and his in order for him to have more money to gamble with. I remember the days when he used to preach/teach/encourage people on YouTube. Recently he was in the living room, I was sitting at the kitchen table and played one of his little sermons and put up the volume for him to hear. I made the statement "this is really good" God was so proud of you telling everyone there was hope for them in any situation. Then he remarked I'm not that man any longer. He just doesn't want to surrender. Now, I wait. God knows all about it. I don't want to sound like a child but life sometimes is not fair. I know the life I'm living now can't be God's plan. But again I feel stuck waiting on my husband's decision to live the life God intended for him.
Thank you for your encouragement and I appreciate your prayers !!
Susan
.....Lord this lady has no one to help her but You...So we trust you O lord to fill her and her husband with the H.G....OH LORD HAVE MERCY ON THIS PRECIOUS LADY AND HER FAMILY....And have mercy on all of us in this forum in Jesus Name i pray OH LORD....I send the Great Promise of the H.G. ON ALL YOUR FAMILY SIS SUSAN IN Jesus Name.
.....Paul says that OLD JERUSALEM is like Hagar and is in bondage with her Children...But Jerusalem from above is the Mother of us all ... Gal. 4 : 26 ....The Kingdom has to be in our hearts simply b/c thats where satan's seat is...Thus its gonna be kingdom against Kingdom ...An external kingdom ( old jerusalem ) wd be no threat to satan...but an INTERNAL kingdom wd crush Satans head b/c our carnal minds is satans seat....But NEW JERUSALEM is the CITY of the great KING...The H.G.
.....The Kingdom of God is not in meat or drink but in joy and peace in the H.G.... Romans 14 : 17...And the Kingdom of God is New JERUSALEM.....Not Old JERUSALEM which is in bondage with her Children....Old Jerusalem will be saved when she says blessed is he that comes in the name of the lord....Which is the H.G. the man Child that is gona rule all nations....The Kingdom does not come till the woman births the Child .. Rev 12 : 10 kjv....Unless ya receive the kingdom as a lil Child you will in no wise enter there in...And thats y the new birth is so important...We are gonna birth that heavenly Child in our hearts and minds.
......My lil Children of whom i travail in birth again till Christ is formed in you... Gal 4 : 19 The Child of Promise the H.G. ...Thus the Kingdom will truly be with in us...Jew or Gentile....God so loved the world...
"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned"
Mat 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Mat 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Is 28:19 not a commandment of CHRIST?
Mat 10:20 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.
Gen 3:3 Hebrew =(fruit) Noun masculine=this particular instance it leads to the seed of Satan; 2 Corinthians 11:3 beguile translated-wholly seduced. Hebrew verb: (touch) = ; is a primitive root meaning to lie with a woman; fruit of the womb is the impregnation of the seed Gen 3:6 Serpent was, is most beautiful of all GODS creations that Eve nor even Adam could resist. Serpent ( Rev 12:9) more subtle than all GODS creation, which HE made the full package of beauty, might and cunningness; Eze 28:13 He was called the glistening 1 because of his shining glory. He was wise and cunning and led Eve down a dark past where the tares would be planted in the world; having twins Cain and Abel 1 bad and 1 good. Gen 4:2 (again) =Heb. yasaph = continue, she continued in labor; Cain and Abel were fraternal twins by 2 different fathers Satan and Adam both coming to the age of accountability at same time Heb 11:4. Joh 8:44 Matthew 13:27-29. Genesis 3:10 They only knew they were naked after the act of seduction; only then did they realize their private parts and felt ashamed. They didn't use leaves to cover their mouths but their privates, fig leaves at that, which leads us to learn the parable of the fig tree, Gen 3:7; Enemy of GOD sewed the seed, Satan's seed, Rev 12:9. Genesis 3:15 1st prophecy of the bible where the sons of Satan bruised CHRIST heels on the cross but CHRIST will bruise his head. Between Satan seed (tares/Kennites=sons of Cain) and the man Adams seed where the fallen angels left their 1st habitation to seduce the daughters of eth haw adam in a second attempt to corrupt the seed line from which CHRIST from umbilical cord to umbilical cord would come..
Unfortunately, your husband is gripped by a demon, maybe several. Your real man is in there somewhere, you know. So do not think about leaving him yet. There are help on the way. Jesus is not far away. Jesus is in your heart is He not?
You get to bring in some believing Christian people who are simply speaking out against this Rebellious spirit. Throw it out from him in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ. Only Jesus can do this with their and your help. You yourself can prepare your courage to and speak against the spirit that dwells in your husband. It's not Jesus who drives your husband, you know. And you have the right to throw it out in the Holy name of Jesus. You have the authority to speak it out, the demon is ruining your life. What Jesus did at Calvary has given us an unparalleled purification in Jesus' work, we are purified in His blood. Remember that when you speak to the spirit of your husband.
Clean out the demon from their house, instantly! Good luck and let us never forget we need too be alert all. I sincerely hope that it works out for you. God bless u and yours in Jesus name, love u in Christ.
Matthew chapter 5 and 6
word fruit?
Zion is first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:7. Zion was originally an ancient Jebusite fortress in the city of Jerusalem. After David's conquest of the fortress, Jerusalem became a possession of Israel. The royal palace was built there, and Zion/Jerusalem became the seat of power in Israel's kingdom. When Solomon built the temple in Jerusalem, the meaning of Zion included the temple area ( Psalm 2:6; Psalm 48:2,11,12; Psalm 132:13). Therefore, the prophecy of Jeremiah 31:6, "Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto the LORD our God."
Zion is also used in a spiritual sense in Scripture. In the Old Testament, Zion refers figuratively to Israel as the people of God ( Isaiah 60:14). In the New Testament, Zion refers to God's spiritual kingdom: Hebrews 12:22. Peter, quoting Isaiah 28:16, refers to Christ as the Cornerstone of Zion ( 1 Peter 2:6).
Mount Zion, as a geographical area, is now the focus of much dispute (mainly between Jews & Muslims). The Bible is clear that one day Zion will be the sole possession of the Lord Jesus, and Zion, both the nation and the city, will be restored. ( Isaiah 52:1; Isaiah 60:14). When Jesus returns to Earth, His rule will be from Jerusalem ( Zechariah 14:1-4; Luke 1:32,33). I hope you can see why Zion is so important & especially significant in God's Eyes as a special City of God (on Earth).
Many of us here have spent much of our lives reading, studying & coming to grips with the Bible. Not everything is easy to understand & some things are downright disturbing. But when we are often given limited information, not understanding the times that people lived in, their govts, their problems, their persecutions, etc. etc., then we must approach the Word very carefully & prayerfully. You earlier asked about 'jealousy'. In my human mind, jealousy is an awful trait to have: it eats away within us & eventually destroys. But I hope we were able to see that 'jealousy' can also be a good thing, when its meaning is understood by its alternate definition.
Then we have the problem with Old Testament life under God to New Testament life (through Jesus' Sacrifice) under God. Both can be quite different, though essentially similar when 'obedience rather than sacrifice (works)' is required. Many in the OT had several wives whom they loved & cared for; imagine that happening today, not just with abiding with govt laws on marriage, but the man having to work twenty hours a day to support his growing family. So, it's always a good thing to read the Bible with an open mind & seeking the Holy Spirit's help in understanding it. And by what you're doing now, i.e. asking questions, must also be a good thing so as to learn what others have learned. We're not always accurate, but it will help you to re-examine that difficult verse or passage again & stay with it until you learn what God wants you to learn, rather than write it off as being erroneous. I've found that God's Word remains sure - it's my understanding that's likely to be wonky. May the Lord guide you daily.
God does not want us to be miserable. But also He cannot violate people's free will and choices. He doesn't force anybody. But he can, and will work in one to make him follow His way. But this sometimes takes time, (sometimes not), it depends on a man's heart. Some people are hard for God to work in them, it takes time for God to break that stony heart, others are easier to work. So it depends on your husband's heart on how long it will eventually take to be brought back. It may be soon or it may be very, very long. But sometimes God does some very drastic actions to correct things. Remember Saul. He knows the best way.
You must trust in God and keep praying for him, have patience and be sure that God will eventually bring him back.
Now whereas there is not anything you can do about that, you must have your eyes open not to let your money/possessions (if any is left) go away, The Word of God says to women to obey their husbands but "in Christ". That means in no sinful or inappropriate demands or situations. To obey doesn't mean that your voice should not be heard You are not a servant or a slave. As a human you must do all you can to face and get out of that situation, the rest is God's job to do. The answer to your problem is not a simple one, it is a complicated thing, can't be answered in a post. Isn't there a pastor, social worker or smd from the social services/state that you can talk to and get some help? Do not avoid social workers, if its possible to you, because they are not believers. They have experience and can give you good advice in how to handle things, just don't do anything sinful. This is my opinion but I would like others to comment on this as well.
GBU
Would you let your husband go with other women because you just love him and want him to be happy? Would you call this 'healthy' love'? Of course not. God has emotions like people but not sinful ones, actually people were created by God in His image.
God is love, but God is justice as well, also truth. That means that nomatter how much love He has (He is), a lot of people will spend eternity in the lake of fire.. So His love is to be considered together with His justice and truth, not outside them.
God owns everything, He created everything including people, everything belongs to God even our existence and souls; we come from Him. He breathed inside Adam and made him alive. Without Him none of what we see would have come into existence. So they are all His.
Where do you see hypocrisy in the Bible, who are those who want to control others? The apostles? What for? All of them spent their lives in persecutions, lost everything they had including their lives. Some were crucified like Jesus, others got burned, others got beheaded, only John is said to die a natural death. So why want to control people? What for? For money, for glory, honour, possessions, what for? Not logical, is it?
You have many questions, like all of us have. But the criterion to believe Jesus and His Word(Bible) is not to have all your questions answered. Questions never end, after you have some answered, other will emerge. And God will eventually answer your questions with the way He knows it's the best, sometimes that takes time to be done. Stay in Jesus' feet and your life, present and future(eternity) wiil be blessed.
The following scripture is especially for you.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
"All scripture (means the Bible) is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works"
God Bless You.