Can you marry a lady you helped to abort pregnancy belonging to another man who deny ownership of the baby?
ANSWER:
Yes, you can marry a lady you helped to abort pregnancy belonging to another man who denied ownership of the baby BUT on one condition - that you BOTH REPENT and confess the sin to Christ because abortion is a sin and should be regarded as such.
After a genuine heart-felt confession and repentance, then believing that Christ Jesus has forgiven you, you must never support such act again or in any way condone it. Then, you can now go ahead to marry and put the past behind you because that's where it belongs.
The power to save and forgive belongs to God and there's no sinner He will cast out once you confess and repent of those sins. He said in Ezekiel that He does not want the death of a sinner but that the sinner should repent and come unto Him. Jesus also said in the gospel of St. John that He will never cast out WHOEVER comes to Him.
Remain richly blessed..
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Monday, March 07, 2011
The "U" in I Love You
"U" stands for "UPRIGHT". The Oxford Advanced Dictionary defines the word "upright" as 'behaving in a moral and honest way'. Based on this, when you profess to love someone, how upright are you towards him/her?
Do you say you love and yet, cheat on your partner?,Pressure or seduce them into sleeping with you when you know that your body is the temple of God?, Use tricks and lies to drain them of their hard-earned money? How up to standard are your moral ethics and honesty or do you see them as outdated?
If Christ hadn't been upright, maybe we would have an excuse but our Lord was upright and honest and as his disciples we are called to do likewise. So when you want to utter those words - I Love You, make sure you are ready to abide by all it entails because on the last day, we would be held accountable for each word we utter.
Finally, we need to ask God to really help our heart to love others as He loves us so that when we utter those words, people would really see it in our actions and not only our words.
May God help us all to live and love like Him in Jesus' priceless name, amen!
Do you say you love and yet, cheat on your partner?,Pressure or seduce them into sleeping with you when you know that your body is the temple of God?, Use tricks and lies to drain them of their hard-earned money? How up to standard are your moral ethics and honesty or do you see them as outdated?
If Christ hadn't been upright, maybe we would have an excuse but our Lord was upright and honest and as his disciples we are called to do likewise. So when you want to utter those words - I Love You, make sure you are ready to abide by all it entails because on the last day, we would be held accountable for each word we utter.
Finally, we need to ask God to really help our heart to love others as He loves us so that when we utter those words, people would really see it in our actions and not only our words.
May God help us all to live and love like Him in Jesus' priceless name, amen!
Saturday, March 05, 2011
Why Is He Not Straightforward?
Hi beloved, God bless you for the words of wisdom coming from you. My question is this;
I really love a certain guy and I know that he really loves me. We're yet to meet and he has a passion for God(a minister).
The problem is that he always avoid answering direct questions and does not want to take a stand on the relationship and I end up asking and probing him for answers.He says he's not in a relationship but his page on facebook says he is.
Am I doing the right thing and can he be said to be serious? Thanks.
ANSWER:
I'll have to be very honest with you dear. Most times, our feelings or emotions blind us from seeing some certain things. The man shouldn't be playing tricks or hide and seek with you because a man of God should be full of integrity and should have a straight-forward life.
I'm not comfortable at all with the way he silently allows you to take the lead in the relationship because the Bible says that HE who finds a wife, not SHE who finds a husband. When it comes to life or marriage issues, thinking does not have a role but actual certanity that he's the man.
He ought to know all these things as a minister of God and what he should do is to come out boldly and tell you what's on his mind or what God revealed to him about you and then, ask you to pray about it for God's confirmation too. Now, what you have to do is to ask him to tell you his stand and no beating around the bush. If he says nothing, then you have to take it to God in prayers and most times, it's not a must you'll hear audibly from God but when God confirms a man, He brings peace and from your question, the peace is not there and that's why you're worried.
Do u know that if your heart is not right, worshipping God becomes very hard? So, why allow anyone to play with your heart and emotions? I'm not saying the man is not honest though. All I'm saying is that he should come out and tell you his plans for the relationship so you can know your stand in the whole thing. So, commit the conversation to God and ask the Holy Spirit to take over, then call him and discuss with him. It would have been better if you guys can see(please beware of internet relationships) but nevertheless, a call would still be okay.
Remain richly blessed..
I really love a certain guy and I know that he really loves me. We're yet to meet and he has a passion for God(a minister).
The problem is that he always avoid answering direct questions and does not want to take a stand on the relationship and I end up asking and probing him for answers.He says he's not in a relationship but his page on facebook says he is.
Am I doing the right thing and can he be said to be serious? Thanks.
ANSWER:
I'll have to be very honest with you dear. Most times, our feelings or emotions blind us from seeing some certain things. The man shouldn't be playing tricks or hide and seek with you because a man of God should be full of integrity and should have a straight-forward life.
I'm not comfortable at all with the way he silently allows you to take the lead in the relationship because the Bible says that HE who finds a wife, not SHE who finds a husband. When it comes to life or marriage issues, thinking does not have a role but actual certanity that he's the man.
He ought to know all these things as a minister of God and what he should do is to come out boldly and tell you what's on his mind or what God revealed to him about you and then, ask you to pray about it for God's confirmation too. Now, what you have to do is to ask him to tell you his stand and no beating around the bush. If he says nothing, then you have to take it to God in prayers and most times, it's not a must you'll hear audibly from God but when God confirms a man, He brings peace and from your question, the peace is not there and that's why you're worried.
Do u know that if your heart is not right, worshipping God becomes very hard? So, why allow anyone to play with your heart and emotions? I'm not saying the man is not honest though. All I'm saying is that he should come out and tell you his plans for the relationship so you can know your stand in the whole thing. So, commit the conversation to God and ask the Holy Spirit to take over, then call him and discuss with him. It would have been better if you guys can see(please beware of internet relationships) but nevertheless, a call would still be okay.
Remain richly blessed..
Courtship Durability
Advisably, which one of this is better? short-time relationship before marriage, or long-time relationship before marriage?
ANSWER:
Abdron, short-term and long-term means different things to different people. To some, two(2) months is short while to some others, it might be long so I'll say here that it depends on the parties involved and their readiness.
But most authors and some men/women of God advocate for at least six(6)months courtship between intending couples to enable them know each other better, attend counselling sessions and plan towards their marriage.
Some still advocate for a year courtship but prolonging it too much may end up bringing in some vices into the relationship such as lying and pretense. In all, you can still pray to God to give you the go-ahead.
Remain richly blessed..
ANSWER:
Abdron, short-term and long-term means different things to different people. To some, two(2) months is short while to some others, it might be long so I'll say here that it depends on the parties involved and their readiness.
But most authors and some men/women of God advocate for at least six(6)months courtship between intending couples to enable them know each other better, attend counselling sessions and plan towards their marriage.
Some still advocate for a year courtship but prolonging it too much may end up bringing in some vices into the relationship such as lying and pretense. In all, you can still pray to God to give you the go-ahead.
Remain richly blessed..
Friday, March 04, 2011
Can A Man Marry A Lady With An Issue?
Can a man marry a lady with an issue? and is it Biblical?
ANSWER:
Yes one can marry a lady with an issue if that lady is born again and a confirmed believer in Christ. The issue came from her past life but in Christ, we are all new creatures and old things have passed away as all things are now new.
Coming to the question of if it's Biblical, it might not be stated in the Bible explicitly but that doesn't make it wrong or else you'll be in danger of doubting the cleansing power of our Lord Jesus Christ and that is why I'm stressing truly hearing from God before taking any step in marriage.
Thanks Abdron for your question and remain richly blessed..
ANSWER:
Yes one can marry a lady with an issue if that lady is born again and a confirmed believer in Christ. The issue came from her past life but in Christ, we are all new creatures and old things have passed away as all things are now new.
Coming to the question of if it's Biblical, it might not be stated in the Bible explicitly but that doesn't make it wrong or else you'll be in danger of doubting the cleansing power of our Lord Jesus Christ and that is why I'm stressing truly hearing from God before taking any step in marriage.
Thanks Abdron for your question and remain richly blessed..
Answering A Marriage Proposal
How long should it take a lady to answer a proposal?
ANSWER:
Thanks Chris for your question. The answer is "As long as it takes God to convince or confirm it in her heart". Once you're very sure that God has spoken to you and confirmed the lady as your wife, then be prepared to prayerfully wait as God confirms you in her own heart too.
Patience is greatly required here because you just have to wait and you can also help her by praying for her and asking God to minister it to her heart. At God's own time, He'll surely confirm it in her heart cos our Lord is not a God of confusion.
But if it starts taking years and she still says she's not sure, doesn't trust you enough or haven't yet heard from God, then I'll advice you go back on your knees to commune with your Creator to make sure you heard correctly from Him because sometimes, our desires blind our eyes.
Remain richly blessed..
ANSWER:
Thanks Chris for your question. The answer is "As long as it takes God to convince or confirm it in her heart". Once you're very sure that God has spoken to you and confirmed the lady as your wife, then be prepared to prayerfully wait as God confirms you in her own heart too.
Patience is greatly required here because you just have to wait and you can also help her by praying for her and asking God to minister it to her heart. At God's own time, He'll surely confirm it in her heart cos our Lord is not a God of confusion.
But if it starts taking years and she still says she's not sure, doesn't trust you enough or haven't yet heard from God, then I'll advice you go back on your knees to commune with your Creator to make sure you heard correctly from Him because sometimes, our desires blind our eyes.
Remain richly blessed..
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Must God Choose Our Marriage Partners For Us?
Did God really create someone in particular we must marry?
ANSWER:
Since God knew us while we were yet in the womb, He also knows who our life-partners are but until we commit all to Him, we're bound to make mistakes most times. You can meet a lady and desire to marry her but you must present it to God and wait for Him to confirm it before proceeding.
In another way, His unseen hands also guides us and when we remain and bear fruits in Him, even without hearing from Him, our minds are so aligned to His that we still make choices but in truth, He's the one actually making the right choices in us and at the end, all was done according to His will.
But when we walk by sight and are captivated by beauty, fame, status, wealth etc., then it becomes hard to listen to God because those things have become an idol in our hearts. So, Yes, our Father in Heaven has a special person to us to marry because He alone sees the future and when we walk with and obey Him, everlasting joy becomes our portion..
ANSWER:
Since God knew us while we were yet in the womb, He also knows who our life-partners are but until we commit all to Him, we're bound to make mistakes most times. You can meet a lady and desire to marry her but you must present it to God and wait for Him to confirm it before proceeding.
In another way, His unseen hands also guides us and when we remain and bear fruits in Him, even without hearing from Him, our minds are so aligned to His that we still make choices but in truth, He's the one actually making the right choices in us and at the end, all was done according to His will.
But when we walk by sight and are captivated by beauty, fame, status, wealth etc., then it becomes hard to listen to God because those things have become an idol in our hearts. So, Yes, our Father in Heaven has a special person to us to marry because He alone sees the future and when we walk with and obey Him, everlasting joy becomes our portion..
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
My God-chosen Suitor's Mother Is A Witch!
I want to do the will of God.
I met a guy who wants to marry me and after much prayers, more than two witnesses confirmed that he's the man God has chosen for me. The problem is that they also revealed that the guy's mother is a witch and that she will make things hard for me if I don't go her way. My family said I should leave him because of his mother's witchcraft. What should I do? (A question I treated today on facebook)
ANSWER:
My dear, if you're really sure and God has also personally confirmed it to you that the guy is His choice for you, then go ahead and fear no man. When God asks you to go ahead, he equips you with all you'll need and remember that the Bible says that 'when a man finds favour with the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him'.
So fear God who has the over-all power and authority than man who has nothing and can do nothing except that which our Lord permits.
Commit it to God in prayers and He'll make your paths clear. Do not be afraid for the Lord is with you BUT be sure it is the Lord that confirmed him.
Remain richly blessed dear..
I met a guy who wants to marry me and after much prayers, more than two witnesses confirmed that he's the man God has chosen for me. The problem is that they also revealed that the guy's mother is a witch and that she will make things hard for me if I don't go her way. My family said I should leave him because of his mother's witchcraft. What should I do? (A question I treated today on facebook)
ANSWER:
My dear, if you're really sure and God has also personally confirmed it to you that the guy is His choice for you, then go ahead and fear no man. When God asks you to go ahead, he equips you with all you'll need and remember that the Bible says that 'when a man finds favour with the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him'.
So fear God who has the over-all power and authority than man who has nothing and can do nothing except that which our Lord permits.
Commit it to God in prayers and He'll make your paths clear. Do not be afraid for the Lord is with you BUT be sure it is the Lord that confirmed him.
Remain richly blessed dear..
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