Marriage, The Consecrated Merger (Union)
Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2009
by revruc1
Sugarwood Christian Center intl inc
The most distinctive utterance for the Biblical model of marriage is merger: the merger of a man and woman by the resolve of God into a solitary liaison until deaths do us part. In God's matrimonial arithmetic, one plus one equals one.
The merger is a sacred one; God established the institution of marriage and He designed it to function according to certain standards. The Bible is realistically clear that the merger is to be between a man and a woman; it is to be heterosexual, not homosexual. The Bible states, homosexuality does not fit into God's function for mankind: "You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination", " (Lev. 18:22). Homosexuality was known and practiced in the ancient Near East from very early times. It was condemned as "an abomination" in (Lev. 20:13.) In some arenas, Homosexuality in view of and practiced around kids can even be considered as "CHILD ABUSE." Why? kids become confused mentally. Biblically, The punishment was death.
The Bible's initial account of the marriage merger is found in (Genesis 2: 18-24.) Jesus quotes the version and adds to it: " 'Have you not read, that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, "For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh"? As a result they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate' " (Matt. 19:4-6). A man's wife becomes himself and his children become a piece of him.
These Scriptures point to the merger as an exceptional one. The utterance of the word cleave, specify something of what the life of the relationship between man and woman should be; it means glued in concert. The merger is not like two liquids poured together so that each loses its identity in the new mix; instead, it is like two pieces of wood glued together so that each would maintain its distinctive individuality, although the two became a new unit. A man and woman do not lose their identity as they become one in marriage, they become one in a new relationship, in a new bond, in a new connection, in a new association, and in a new union. ( Dr Clarence Rucker, Jr. MA Psy, PhD FC CCJP ICCS "A Heaven At Its Best").
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Top-level comments on this article: (7 total)Hinduism and Islam also speaks against Homosexuality. Even the ancient saint Adi Sankaracharya who revived Hinduism around 700 A.D. talked against homosexuality and said it's against nature and one's spiritual growth. I agree with you and what the bible says. But we have to deal the society as it is today, and not bring in stringent laws be prejudiced against such people. Homosexuality is older than 2,000 years and it's mentioned even in the Kamasutra. But Osho says, Homosexuals can also become spiritual partners and try becoming celibate with time. Whatever you do in life, it may be against the law of nature, but what's important is continue to make an attempt at connecting with the divine in your heart, and you will transcend all limitations of earthly life. Thanks for the article. I hope you respect my opinion. :)
Thanks for reading the article. My subject was "Marriage, The Consecrated merger (Union)." Homosexuality came in with: "Marriage, The Consecrated merger (Union)" in a contrast. Note my subject. If another man or woman wants each other, that is not my business. Remember, God loves all sinners, so do I, because I was one first. But we all have to pay for the debts of our own sins. Now my subject was, "The Consecrated merger (Union)." And if you believe the Bible, you know homosexuality is not "Consecrated." (maybe to you,) but not God. Thanks again for reading.You haven't understood my statement. I am not gay, and it's not a consecrated merger for me. I understand your viewpoint. But, I added a suggestion that today, homosexuality is out of control and you cannot forbid it, and we cannot evaluate which sin is bigger. And you can't determine what God likes and doesn't like, because you don't know how God thinks. :) Are you sure about your last line? Thank you.
Thank you for this, Dr! I have made it a favorite, so that I may return to it as a handy tool, thanks again (smile)
I appreciate that very much Ronyae. I guess it does help when you stand for the truth, regardless. Some things are just right. It is us that create all the problems.
Drunken, you say (I): "You haven't understood my statement. I am not gay." I did not say you were gay and I understood what you were saying. It is apparent, you are not a believer as I am. I believe in the Bible and by Christ being in me, (I am that I am and as much as is in me.) this is it. I wrote a Biblical Union and I know what God said By His Biblical word. That word is in me. Just like you say, "I do not know God's mind...I am saying, I do. Then I gave Scripture to prove and varify what I was writing and apparently you still do not believe, I will do what God will do, let you deal with Him. I am done. I am still concertration on the Biblical Union of marriage, and you are consetrating on homosexuality. (Since there went our diversity, you have a good day.) This article is for the one's that believe, that should help you somewhat.
Doc, I too, believe a biblical union is between a man and a woman. I've learned to hold true to my beliefs. I have also learned I would be disrespecting and dishonoring someone by not sharing Truth as I believe. After I've shared my beliefs, how others process, interpret, reject, feel about it or dismiss it, is completely their right. But, I believe in my heart just as God bragged to the devil about his son, Job (He has no respecter of persons), He's bragging on me. (And I don't have to.) My desire is to please only Him.
When a man and woman becomes one, that is what I call celestial arithmetic. I know of no equivalent phrase in homosexual relationships. I still embrace all in love.
A beautiful view on holy matrimony. Thank you, Doc!
Thanks Avis, ...smile... I may not be perfect, but with Christ, there is no grey area.
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