So a friend of my'n, Josh, has a very interesting poll on his blog this week. It is whether being married or being single is a better plan (His blog is a link in my sidebar, check it out and vote if ya want). This is something that I think about a lot, probably because I am expecting to really enjoy marriage at some point. I would love to hear other people's thoughts on this. My initial reaction is that most people are called to be married. Marriage seems plastered all over the Bible, particularly as a picture of what our relationship with God should be like. On the other hand though Paul does mention at least once that being single is a good idea. Particularly in 1 Corinthians 7 Paul seems to caution against marriage. He does say this is not a commandment from God, but his personal judgement, because "those who marry will face many troubles in this life, and I want to spare you this." 1 Corinthians 7:28.
So I have to run off to the start of the Boston Tea Party (swing dancing 4 days straight, heck yes!) But I have a couple prayer requests to throw in first:
1) That this weekend would rock and I would not be exausted when I go back to school Monday.
2) I'll ace my Stats test on Monday that I won't have much time to study for
3) That Matej will ace his tests tommorow (Pharmacology) and Monday (clinicals I think) because if he does than I'll be able to see him in April (likely), and that would be awesome cuz I miss him.
Thanks!!!
It's interesting to note that Paul takes that thought (1Cor 7:32-35) from Jesus' Words in Matthew 19:11-12.
ReplyDeleteBUT.....it's also interesting to note that the greek word for the Holy Spirit coming into our lives is equivilent to the Hebrew word for when God made Eve for Adam. Crzay!! Don't get me started. I could go on and on and on and on and on..........and on........
One interpretation that I have heard about this passage is that during the early times after Chirst's death it was assumed that his second coming was imminent. Most beleived it was within their lifetimes, thus I think Paul's point is that there is not really time to try and develop that relationship and prepare for the second coming. However seeing as that did not happend it would seem counterproductive to stop marraige, and consequently procreation, as that would destroy the early christian community. Thus it is important to consider why Paul says this and then apply that reasoning to the new situation. Paul seems concerned about preparing for the kingdom and makes concessions for human needs. However I think that one can fully life in accordance with pauls ideas of preparing for the kingdom by making a wife and children part of the path to the kingdom. These things can be distractions or supports it is you who decides how they affect your life.
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