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Originally posted by InshaAllah
One question i would like to pose is. Why do most christians oppose The Urantia book?
Originally posted by IlluminatusOculus33
1 Corinthians 7:1b; 7-8; 29; 32
It is good for a man not to touch a woman. For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that. But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am. But this I say, brethren, the time is short, so that from now on even those who have wives should be as though they had none. But I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord.
The Apostle Paul recommended that leading the life of celibacy is ideal because you focus on the Lord while being married distracts you from doing the Lords work. Paul also said we should be self controlled "But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified." -1 Corinthians 9:27
Since we are living in the last days we should be celibate so we can serve the Lord to our fullest. Christ shall return riding on clouds of glory. The trumpet will sound and the believers caught up in Heaven. Do you want to be responsible for not spreading the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ?
If you have sexual desires that means God hasn't called you to a life of celibacy.
Originally posted by lonewolf19792000
Originally posted by IlluminatusOculus33
1 Corinthians 7:1b; 7-8; 29; 32
It is good for a man not to touch a woman. For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that. But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am. But this I say, brethren, the time is short, so that from now on even those who have wives should be as though they had none. But I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord.
The Apostle Paul recommended that leading the life of celibacy is ideal because you focus on the Lord while being married distracts you from doing the Lords work. Paul also said we should be self controlled "But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified." -1 Corinthians 9:27
Since we are living in the last days we should be celibate so we can serve the Lord to our fullest. Christ shall return riding on clouds of glory. The trumpet will sound and the believers caught up in Heaven. Do you want to be responsible for not spreading the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ?
I think Paul got that wrong or it changed after 2000 years. Being single forces you to obsess on and pursue getting some tang, which distracts you from the Lords work because youre always horny. It's hard to concentrate on the Lord when your desires are raging out of control.
Being married actually made me a better christian because i stopped all that fornicating with dozens of different women and brought me back to serving Jesus and not serving myself. Celibacy doesn't really work in these times, why do you think all those Catholic priests have taken a liking to little boys? Better for them to marry and have wives than traumatize little kids and pervert them.
Originally posted by followtheevidence
reply to post by NOTurTypical
If you have sexual desires that means God hasn't called you to a life of celibacy.
I have to disagree with you there brother. Following Christ isn't about being assuaged of all temptations, trials, obstacles, etc,. It's not as if God will simply take away these critical vestiges of the human experience overnight. It's a process of sanctification, a working relationship that unfolds as we grow in obedience to and love for our Lord. Instead, it is a willingness to endure despite temptations knowing in faith that His grace is sufficient and that through Him and with Him, we can conquer all things. Of course, as we continue on in our walk with Messiah, the spirit grows stronger and the flesh weaker. In time, we are ever more prepared to face these trials unto victory. But, to say that these desires must first be relinquished before embarking on our higher calling in Christ is an inversion of the true process at work. Even Paul himself said -
"For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I." Romans 7:15
Surely he battled similar desires (perhaps not sexual per se) but carried on in his mission nevertheless.
Just my understanding of the matter. Always a pleasure to meet a fellow brother in Christ.
Regards,
followtheevidence
Originally posted by SavedOne
I think Paul was pretty clear that while he thought celibacy might work for some people, it wasn't for everyone. And besides, it's Paul speaking, not Jesus. Vows of celibacy haven't worked out too well for the Catholic Church, so there's a precedence there that celibacy can lead at least some people down a path of evil rather than good.
Originally posted by Warpthal
reply to post by IlluminatusOculus33
Many Christians regard Paul as a fake apostle.