What I meant was just because I and my husband aren't having relations I am
not going out to have sex with someone else because I have the opportunity
and the sexual desire.  Therefore celibacy is possible and no matter the
circumstances can be practiced.
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From: "Kerri" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 11:22 PM
Subject: Re: question, problem, and prayer request.


> Angel, I agree but you aren't sinning living with your husband who has
> alzheimers. I'm aorry he is thus afflicted.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Angel" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 11:17 PM
> Subject: Re: question, problem, and prayer request.
>
>
> this IS TRUE I SUPPOSE.  I SUPPOSE I SORT OF SPEAK FROM PERSONAL
EXPERIENCE
> WHEN I SAY IT IS POSSIBLE TO LIVE TO GETHER AND NOT SIN, AS MY HUSBAND HAS
> ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND I LIVE WITH HIM AND WE HAVE HAD NO RELATIONS AND I
> DO NOT SIN WITH OTHERS.  also, I HAVE PERSONALLY KNOWN CELIBATE PEOPLE.  I
> JUST ASSUMED IF THE WILL WERE STRONG ENOUGH IT COULD BE DONE BUT IF THAT
IS
> IMPOSSIBLE THEN BY NO MEANS SHOULD ONE DO IT.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ned Benton" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 2:47 PM
> Subject: Re: question, problem, and prayer request.
>
>
> > First let me say welcome to Jeremy.  We are happy to have you on the
list
> > and look forward to getting to know you.  I know you will enjoy being
part
> > of this christian family.
> > Angel, my question would be then "who can know that they won't sin"?
The
> > bible tell us to "
> > "flee the devil and he will flee from you" "draw nigh to God and He will
> > draw nigh to you".  Already mentioned this morning,  Paul says to "avoid
> the
> > very appearance of evil".  To live together before marriage is like
> someone
> > volenteerily enter the lion's den to be with an animal that he knows
will
> > eat him alive.  It is a dangerous situation for the both of you and a
> > weakened witness to those around you.  I see no reason why anyone, any
> > minister, would not want to marry you in a situation like this to help
you
> > maintain your purity and your relationship with the Lord.  Another
> scripture
> > that comes to mind is, "with men some things are impossible but with God
> all
> > things are possible.  This is not a situation without solution.  It
might
> be
> > a little difficult to work out but you cna do it and God will honor it.
> > Please take what I am saying in the manner I offerit...as a loving
brother
> > who has you best at heart.
> > may God truly bless you two as you move forward preparing to spend the
> rest
> > of your lives together.
> >
> > Ned
>
>
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