Never getting married.

[Rigatoni]

That doesn't answer the question, and God is not the one who "honor's a man's vow"... the man must keep his word, even if it brings himself harm. (as written in Scripture posted already).

I think you mean he worked 14 years for her. How old was he when he married ? (is it written?)

Why do you keep quoting my posts? With all due respect - where is it written in scripture to harass a fellow believer into engaging into pointless arguments? Jacob worked and waited for 14 years, both are true.

Also, what I meant was that if someone makes a vow and is not fully aware of what they're doing, God doesn't necessarily have to hold them accountable. He can chose to show mercy instead, and work with them based on that decision.

 

[Sam91]

Nope, just advising of pitfalls along the way.

Well, ok then, I'm sorry for thinking you were being like me sometimes. I just saw one thing, then another, and wondered.

We can encourage our brother as time goes on. He's made his vow already so no need to warn of all pitfalls so soon after. There are many blessings too.

 

[timothyu]

He's made his vow already so no need to warn of all pitfalls so soon after. There are many blessings too.

Agreed although our 2 cents worth did create defensiveness and he left. Just a taste of what is to come. Wishing him all the best.

 

[Sam91]

Agreed although our 2 cents worth did create defensiveness and he left. Just a taste of what is to come. Wishing him all the best.

I'm not surprised he left. It was the wise thing. There he was having made a momentous decision and us lot wanted to know why instead of affirming him. I had the same need to know why too and the fact it's a vow.

Then realised it's a momentous time in someone's life when that door is closed. Sometimes for the better. I didn't make a vow but honestly told the Lord that I just wanted to do His will either way. I was released from any desire to be married in ten or twenty years if I live that long. For me it's different though. I've been married.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

That could buy half a house.

For a time, when they were obeying Yahuweh, they (Israelites) did not have to buy a house. Each family was appointed property (farm or house ? ) , and it was theirs 'forever'... Worked very well,
not like greedy people flipping houses in the usa... (and probably in Israel today too, but don't know)....

 

[timothyu]

There he was having made a momentous decision and us lot wanted to know why instead of affirming him.

Exactly..

 

[timothyu]

I was released from any desire to be married in ten or twenty years if I live that long. For me it's different though. I've been married.

We all are capable of stepping into different roles and leaving others behind. We are adaptable.

 

[timothyu]

(and probably in Israel today too, but don't know)....

Now now.. how is flipping continually moving into another's territory?

 

[S.O.J.I.A.]

Such fanfare is unnecessary.

Just live your life.

 

[Lost4words]

You may find yourself walking around a corner one day and bumping into someone you instantly fall in love with! It can happen.

On a lighter note, it happens to me nearly every time i am taken out for a walk!

 

[timothyu]

You may find yourself walking around a corner one day and bumping into someone you instantly fall in love with! It can happen.

Yes but pepper spray has taken the romance out of it.

 

[Miles]

If that's what works for you. I rather enjoy the fact that I'd like to get married someday. My desire doesn't bother me. It's one of many things that makes me feel blessed to be alive.

 

[bèlla]

If you believe this is the appropriate step and the Lord accepted your sacrifice I pray your service is pleasing in His sight and blesses many in turn.

 

[miggles]

Today, I am declaring to the world that I am making a vow to and before the Almighty God never to get married in my life time.

good for you! you will be a happier person i think.

 

[Gnarwhal]

Today, I am declaring to the world that I am making a vow to and before the Almighty God never to get married in my life time.

K.

 

[zxcv]

Why, a vow? What if you change your mind?

He's screwed... Seriously though, God will understand.

 

[ThisIsMe123]

Today, I am declaring to the world that I am making a vow to and before the Almighty God never to get married in my life time.

De Ja Vu? This post is sounding familiar.

 

[zxcv]

If you believe this is the appropriate step and the Lord accepted your sacrifice I pray your service is pleasing in His sight and blesses many in turn.

Hosea 6:6 - I want your constant love, not your animal sacrifices. I would rather have my people know me than burn offerings to me.

 

[timothyu]

I would rather have my people know me than burn offerings to me.

So much for cremation.

 

[bèlla]

Hosea 6:6 - I want your constant love, not your animal sacrifices. I would rather have my people know me than burn offerings to me.

For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let the one who is able to receive this receive it. —Matthew 19:12