2-15-2017 – A Word to the Wise: One should understand at this point something about the Hebrew language. It is one of the most ancient of languages. It is a highly picturesque language. Here the Lord uses a word, which He wants us, the reader, to see in our mind’s eye. The Hebrew word “Chamac” is a very intense word. Divorce, according to its usage, is literally beating a person to death. Have you ever seen such a thing? I remember the first time I did; let me share it with you.
Archive for February, 2017
A Word to the Wise
Posted in Uncategorized on February 15, 2017| Leave a Comment »
A Word to the Wise
Posted in Uncategorized on February 11, 2017| Leave a Comment »
2-11-2017 – A Word to the Wise: Why Lord? Why? Then the Living God spelled it out for them in the most simple of language. “I witnessed your marriage, I gave you this person as a blessing, and you have cursed my blessing. . . I want Godly offspring, and you make that near impossible with divorce.” In the next sentence, the Lord explains why in the most vivid of language.
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Posted in Uncategorized on February 10, 2017| Leave a Comment »
2-10-2017 – A Word to the Wise: First, take note in the opening sentence: the problem or more specifically, the consequence upsetting these people is that God is rejecting their offerings. No doubt, these offerings were given at great sacrifice by very poor people who wanted the Lord’s acceptance. The wanted it so desperately and experienced rejection so deeply that they were weeping and crying, begging to know what was happening. By whatever means the Lord employed, they knew, God was rejecting their offerings, and they wanted to correct the situation.
A Word to the Wise
Posted in Uncategorized on February 9, 2017| Leave a Comment »
2-9-2017 – A Word to the Wise: The inclusion of this passage in a paper on morality is relevant because it reveals that divorce is a morality problem. I know of no other passage that reveals the consequences so strongly. Bear with me as we together understand what the Lord is revealing here.
A Word to the Wise
Posted in Uncategorized on February 8, 2017| Leave a Comment »
2-8-2017 – A Word to the Wise: After looking at this information, we more easily understand why the Lord says what He does about divorce. Two passages of scripture give us insight. Malachi 2:13-16 states: “And this you do as well: You cover the Lord’s altar with tears, with weeping and groaning because he no longer regards the offering or accepts it with favor at your hand. You ask, “Why does he not?” Because the Lord was a witness between you and the wife of your youth, to whom you have been faithless, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant. Did not one God make her? Both flesh and spirit is his. And what does the one God desire? Godly offspring. So look to yourselves, and do not let anyone be faithless to the wife of his youth. For I hate divorce, says the Lord, the God of Israel, and covering one’s garment with violence, says the Lord of hosts. So take heed to yourselves and do not be faithless.”
A Word to the Wise
Posted in Uncategorized on February 6, 2017| Leave a Comment »
2-6-2017 – A Word to the Wise: Finally, single parenthood affects the family formation behavior of future generations. Children who grow up in communities with a high prevalence of single parent families find single parenthood more acceptable and are somewhat more likely to become single parents themselves than children who grow up in communities where single parenthood is less common.29 The intergenerational effect persists even after adjusting for other community variables, such as dropout rates, unemployment rates, and crime.
A Word to the Wise
Posted in Uncategorized on February 3, 2017| Leave a Comment »
2-3-2017 – A Word to the Wise: Single parenthood is associated with higher poverty rates and higher rates of welfare receipt. It also is associated with higher rates of depression, unhappiness, low self-esteem, and poor health. (McLanahan and Booth 1989; Seltzer 1994; Brown and Eisenberg 1995).
A Word to the Wise
Posted in Uncategorized on February 2, 2017| Leave a Comment »
2-2-2017 – A Word to the Wise: The stepfather role, if remarriage is chosen, is doomed to failure almost from the beginning. The child typically will reject efforts for a stepparent to discipline. Children are torn between loyalties even if they like the stepparent. They hope in their hearts the parents will get back together, and this is not possible with the remarriage. Issues with authority are magnified even more when cohabitating relationships exist.
A Word to the Wise
Posted in Uncategorized on February 1, 2017| Leave a Comment »
2-1-2017 – A Word to the Wise: Moreover, the mother does not have the energy to provide the loving warmth that was available before the divorce. Obsessed with her own needs, she seeks comfort for herself, further alienating her children. A large number of these women turn to cohabitation out of insecurity and fear of commitment. This further undermines family morals.
