How important is sex in a Christian marriage and what are some good Bible verses on this topic? What are God's intentions for sex in a marriage (other than for procreation) and how often should a couple engage in it?
The fact that the Song of Solomon is a part of Scripture should tell you something. Sexual relations are a part of demonstrating genuine love for your spouse, and "marriage is honourable in all and the bed undefiled". As to frequency, that is entirely between the couple. The expected end result (earlier on) should be children, but that is not the only aspect of sexual relations. As already pointed out, prolonged abstinence within marriage is actually harmful.How important is sex in a Christian marriage and what are some good Bible verses on this topic? What are God's intentions for sex in a marriage (other than for procreation) and how often should a couple engage in it?
That's my personal favorite.I don't think there are a lot of scriptures on this. The only verse that comes to mind is:
1 Corinthians 7:5
Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.
I'm sorry to hear that. Have you talked to your spouse about it?I wouldn't know. I don't get any.
I've tried.I'm sorry to hear that. Have you talked to your spouse about it?
How important is sex in a Christian marriage and what are some good Bible verses on this topic? What are God's intentions for sex in a marriage (other than for procreation) and how often should a couple engage in it?
Did he get angry or just ignore or forget what your requests were?
Have you tried to get a Christian counselor?
A Christian can be a real counselor...Or a real counselor? Like someone that listens instead of quotes scripture as that's what the online degree mill taught them.
A Christian can be a real counselor...
Perhaps there are many shallow Christian counselors that may do what you stated, but that does not mean that there is no such thing as a real Christian counselor. I'm sure there are good ones out there.
The reason why I suggested a Christian counselor is because they can relate to another Christian's viewpoints and be able to direct them on a strong Biblical ground.
There is a difference between a counselor that is a Christian and a Christian Counselor. Christian Counselors are unlicensed and uneducated and do many people great harm by substituting indoctrination and religion for actual therapy.
Therapy and religion are two separate fields. The bible isn't a therapy book anymore than it is a book on engineering. Inserting religion would only hinder a person's ability in understanding their motivations, finding their goals, and making them happen.
Faith on the other hand, is the practice of finding meaning.
Well, what I really meant was a licensed counselor who was Christian.
And as far as the Bible not being a therapy book any more than it's a book on engineering isn't really a good comparison. The Bible is full of wisdom and can guide us in any spiritual aspect through life.
For therapy and faith (I say faith, because I'm not really into the whole religion thing), it's not about inserting religion, it's about making biblical truths the foundation for one's life. God offers strength to people facing difficulty and a multitude of truths to guide them in their lives and through the many decisions that need to be made. If a person looks to God in their life as the source of life, truth, and strength, than they most likely will want to go to a therapist that will be able to apply those truths and teachings to their difficulties.