I've seen some of them - including some pastors - use the text in 2 Corinthians 6 about being yoked together with unbelievers to mean that adventists shouldn't marry non-advenists. But a Christian of another denomination is also a believer so this doesn't make sense to me. Believer in the Word means someone who has put their faith in Jesus Christ, not a specific denomination or set of smaller beliefs - it's about the one big belief of the deity of Jesus and the salvation he offers. Why do some adventists think that marrying a non-believer is a sin and something God can't approve of? There weren't even any adventists in Jesus' day - they didn't exist until 1880 or something, yet God approved of these people who came before and of theur unions in marriage. Jesus turned water into wine for a non-adventist wedding.
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Why are some adventists so concerned with marrying other adventists?
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Hello ProverbsWisdom,
The reason that SDA's are advised, very strongly, against marrying a non-SDA, is because of the Sabbath, primarily. Worshipping on Sunday, is or will be, the Mark of the Beast. Saturday vs. Sunday is the final test on planet earth in the end times.
Other reasons, are dietary restrictions, possibly dress issues, movie attendance/entertainment choices...these are a few that I can think of, off the top of my head.
The reason that SDA's are advised, very strongly, against marrying a non-SDA, is because of the Sabbath, primarily. Worshipping on Sunday, is or will be, the Mark of the Beast. Saturday vs. Sunday is the final test on planet earth in the end times.
Other reasons, are dietary restrictions, possibly dress issues, movie attendance/entertainment choices...these are a few that I can think of, off the top of my head.
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Amisk
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I am not a SDV but from another Evangelical team, however the problems remain the same. I see the marriage of a Christians with non-believers as very important issue. In most cases it becomes a major problem. Both see things from a different point of view and therefore inspite of wanting to co-operate in love many a scrap has began.
I remember back in the 1940's Rev. Bob Simpson had a radio program out of Calgary Alberta. He often sent out books etc. by mail. I shall never forget a little booklet that came to our home out on mixed mariages.
On the front cover was a picture of an ox and a mule attempting to pull heavily loaded wagon. The picture showed the ox attempting to move the load straight down the road while the mule pulled off to the side. When the ox did not follow the mule was shown kicking the ox in the ribs while still trying to go his own way.
No marriage can walk in harmony if the couple isn't together in major issues, nor can they allow minor issue to build into major ones.
The marriage of people from one denomination with another is mighty important to have been settled before the marriage began if it is to be a marriage blessed of God. Religious issues regardless of how minor can quickly become major ones resulting in a trouble marriage. Troubled marriages effect the lives of many of the off spring of the home, often causing them to for thier parent's religion altogether as adults.
On the issue of Sunday worship you can not run a marriage with foot in each camp. Personally I don't know which is right or wrong. I don't think anyone is sure of which day of the week was really the sabbath. This I know, both husband and wife have got to be in the same camp on the issue, which they believe to right.
Another doctrine that is major in a marriage: both parties have got to decide whether they fit into the Conservative or the Liberal house of their choosen denomnation. It is impossbile to build a marrage with a foot in each house, both have to be on the same ground in their walk with the Lord.
I have just finished reading Ellen White's book "Steps with Christ". I was much impressed with what she had to say. In fact I bought a copy for my library, a long with "The Great Controversy".
While I freely admit that I am from another Evangelical group we do have much in common.
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I remember back in the 1940's Rev. Bob Simpson had a radio program out of Calgary Alberta. He often sent out books etc. by mail. I shall never forget a little booklet that came to our home out on mixed mariages.
On the front cover was a picture of an ox and a mule attempting to pull heavily loaded wagon. The picture showed the ox attempting to move the load straight down the road while the mule pulled off to the side. When the ox did not follow the mule was shown kicking the ox in the ribs while still trying to go his own way.
No marriage can walk in harmony if the couple isn't together in major issues, nor can they allow minor issue to build into major ones.
The marriage of people from one denomination with another is mighty important to have been settled before the marriage began if it is to be a marriage blessed of God. Religious issues regardless of how minor can quickly become major ones resulting in a trouble marriage. Troubled marriages effect the lives of many of the off spring of the home, often causing them to for thier parent's religion altogether as adults.
On the issue of Sunday worship you can not run a marriage with foot in each camp. Personally I don't know which is right or wrong. I don't think anyone is sure of which day of the week was really the sabbath. This I know, both husband and wife have got to be in the same camp on the issue, which they believe to right.
Another doctrine that is major in a marriage: both parties have got to decide whether they fit into the Conservative or the Liberal house of their choosen denomnation. It is impossbile to build a marrage with a foot in each house, both have to be on the same ground in their walk with the Lord.
I have just finished reading Ellen White's book "Steps with Christ". I was much impressed with what she had to say. In fact I bought a copy for my library, a long with "The Great Controversy".
While I freely admit that I am from another Evangelical group we do have much in common.
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E.T.Elijah
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I totally agree with you Amisk. You put it much better than I was able to in the traditional forum.
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