Matthew 19:11-15
The Lord Jesus had so stressed the solemn commitment involved in matrimony that the disciples wondered if it were better for a person to remain single.
The Lord Jesus pointed out that some do not get married because they were born eunuchs (they have some defect at birth) or have been physically castrated by other man.
There are others, however, who choose the single state for the sake of the kingdom of heaven.
These verses do not sanction the compulsory celibacy of those who serve as ministers in the church or for pressure to be put on young people to take vows of celibacy.
If a person chooses to remain single, it is their personal choice and should never come from group pressure.
Whether single or married, we should always seek to glorify God in our lives!
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The Lord Jesus always had time for children, but the disciples would have sent them away.
We must never despise children or work among the young.
Those of us who are parents have the great privilege and solemn duty to train our children by teaching them the word of God.
We are to show them how Scripture is applied to everyday life in the home, and teach them how to pray.
We are to be a godly example to them.
The Lord Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Gospel work among children in Sunday School and other activities is very important because we are receiving children in Christ’s name.
Most children are ignorant of Bible teaching and do not know the message of the gospel.
If we are serving Christ in teaching children His word, persevere.
There is a great joy, blessing and reward in such work.
Remember, children need to be saved from their sins too.
The Lord Jesus had so stressed the solemn commitment involved in matrimony that the disciples wondered if it were better for a person to remain single.
The Lord Jesus pointed out that some do not get married because they were born eunuchs (they have some defect at birth) or have been physically castrated by other man.
There are others, however, who choose the single state for the sake of the kingdom of heaven.
These verses do not sanction the compulsory celibacy of those who serve as ministers in the church or for pressure to be put on young people to take vows of celibacy.
If a person chooses to remain single, it is their personal choice and should never come from group pressure.
Whether single or married, we should always seek to glorify God in our lives!
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The Lord Jesus always had time for children, but the disciples would have sent them away.
We must never despise children or work among the young.
Those of us who are parents have the great privilege and solemn duty to train our children by teaching them the word of God.
We are to show them how Scripture is applied to everyday life in the home, and teach them how to pray.
We are to be a godly example to them.
The Lord Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Gospel work among children in Sunday School and other activities is very important because we are receiving children in Christ’s name.
Most children are ignorant of Bible teaching and do not know the message of the gospel.
If we are serving Christ in teaching children His word, persevere.
There is a great joy, blessing and reward in such work.
Remember, children need to be saved from their sins too.
Very awesome post........Jesus word's true.
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