Life Learning Series

Marriage

as set against

Holy Matrimony

as it flows through the Bible

according to the design of the LORD God

(with a few personal comments)

 

The title indicates that there can be a separation of the act of marriage from the ordinance of holy matrimony; this is correct. The act of marriage is basically a carnal thing, which is why it can be governed by the laws of the land. Therefore, this allows the state to instigate such things as recognition of same-sex marriage.

The sacrament of holy matrimony, however, is ordained according to the total weight of the Law of God.

This allowance of the control by mankind of marriage, as set against God’s sole control of holy matrimony, separates the penalty of the Law from the spirit of the Law. For instance, in the penalty of the Law there are certain acts (acts that you will read about in the body, following) are capital punishment type offenses, according to the penalty of the Law. However, in the spirit of the Law–which spirit is to bring about community order by obedience to authority–the LORD has allowed that type of judgment to rest with the state, as per the statement that was spoken by Jesus Christ.

Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Shew me the tribute money.

And they brought unto him a penny.

And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

They say unto him, Caesar’s.

Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

(Matthew 22:15-22)However, though Caesar can now implement, and establish, the penalty of violation of the law of the land; there is still the matter of spiritual liability that accrues to those who violate the Law of God. These extracts are not for everyone. These extracts are only for those who are determined to move through life as close to the Spirit of the Law of God as they possibly can. He who hath an ear, let him hear.These are the practices that identify those who are intent on pursuing a holy matrimonial relationship, as opposed to a legal, sometimes promiscuous marriage.

Holy Matrimony (continuation)    PDF format

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