and it is possible.  With God all things are possible.
Jenifer Barr.
When the trumpet blows... I'm outta here!
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Angel" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 2:17 AM
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
>