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"Bringing home the bacon!"

Mark C

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The other day I had a conversation with a good friend, and pastor, about a number of subjects, but "marriage" was prominent among them. One of his favorite sayings is that we should be "the church of no traditions", to describe the idea of rejecting any falsehoods that are cloaked as "religion" but have no basis in Scripture (or worse!) -- and knows that I usually point out, at least privately, just what ONE of those particularly prominent "traditions" is! As such, he knows some, but not all, of my background and "church-related" concerns, and wanted to talk with me about regarding his concerns about my interest in polygyny.

He is aware that I consider the "One Bride" teaching of the "evangelical Church" to be a heresy. We agree that much of what is taught as "doctrine" is in fact nothing more than pagan traditions dressed up in faux-bible justifications.

My friend started by pointing out that we do not disagree on what Scripture says about marriage for the most part, but wanted me to understand that some things were just more "important" than others. We disagreed on a few nuances, I responded, but not the important issues.

BUT - If we (those of us, I argue, who fellowship together) are in fact a church which rejects "traditions", it is important to understand which traditions are most in need of rejection! And if we are not willing to speak His truth "boldly" -- ALL of it, and ESPECIALLY parts which bear directly on key aspects of His relationship to us, and our families -- then are we not "hypocrites" as well? And SO much of the "prophecy" that we are interested in watching unfold is CRITICALLY dependent on that understanding!

I think we understand each other better at this point -- but there is more to say about this issue of "tradition", and our roles in the family.

It is amazing to me just how pervasive some "traditions" are - and how they contradict Scripture. Many here are aware of what I like to call the Idol of Monogamania, the "egalitarian", feminist, anti-patriarchal, and ultimately anti-Scriptural tradition that men and women are "equal", marriage is a "partnership", and that "there can be only One".

Is there a more fervently-held tradition -- I continue to ask -- than 'Monogamania'? (Even when it comes to Saturnalia and related pagan issues of 'the season' - I suspect most self-described Christians probably have a harder time with Exodus 21:10 and Isaiah 4:1 than they do with Jeremiah 10!)

But by now I suspect some of your are beginning to wonder what the heck any of this has to do with the title above!

It came directly out of a dream, and a couple of things that were connected for me that way. I wrote 'em down in a notebook kept at bedside for that purpose, and then try to do my best a bit later to "flesh out" the revelation, and look up the Scripture.

What does the phrase "bringing home the bacon" really mean? Isn't that what the popular (mis)conception of "patriarchy" supposed to mean? After all, next to the media image of a Bible-believing "patriarch" being an iron-fisted, humorless, (probably wife-beating) autocrat -- the slander that such men believe all women must stay home "barefoot and pregnant" is probably a close second.

After all, doesn't the Bible say that a Real Man must "bring home the bacon"?

This seems like a particularly poignant issue to me during the time of the increasingly-obvious onset of the Far Greater Depression. Even us genuine Believing Patriarchs who reject the popular stereotype of Husband-as-Dictator can fall prey to the equally-destructive stereotype that says, "therefore if you FAIL to bring home the bacon -- if you get laid off, for example -- you are a failure as a husband, and a man."

And the point here is not to talk about food, or even (directly, anyway ;) ) the issue of what is "clean", and what is "unclean"; it's just to take a look at what the Bible really teaches. (For that matter, as most long-term BF folks know, I'm not particularly fond of the popular rendering of the Hebrew word תּוֹרָה "torah" as "law", of course, since the usual connotation of the word ignores the deeper meaning of the original use of the word for God's "teachings" or "instruction".)

But take a look at Leviticus chapter 20, for just one example. How many times does YHVH say almost the same thing in Scripture: You are to be "separate" (qadosh) because "I AM" (qadosh) קֹדֶשׁ

And take a look at such things as Deuteronomy chapter 12, or the end of chapter 7 in particular, to get a feel for some of the things we are to separate ourselves FROM. Those things He calls 'abomination', we are warned not to try to salvage, and not even to "bring it into your house"!

Separate yourselves, in other words, from the "unclean world", because "you should be Mine". (He tells us how to get "washed", and cleaned up, too, of course -- and that's really "another part of the Same Story". But note that the same warning is repeated in Rev. 18:4 near the End of that Story as well.)

So how many of the Fathers - the "patriarchs" -- in the Bible "brought home the bacon"? How many even brought home a paycheck? Does that mean we should not? Of course not...but note that the real JOB of those men was FAR more important than what they did to provide food and shelter for their houses.

Kings like David, and perhaps similarly men like Joseph (but he spent a LOT of time in jail first!) were the main characters that had "jobs", per se. Jacob and Moses herded sheep, but that seemed to have as much to do with learning how to LEAD as it did economics. Mostly, folks, they were managers...they ultimately learned how to be good stewards of what God gave them. My own take, only a bit tongue-in-cheek, is that we are ultimately called to be 'gardeners', and tend to the seed that He gives us to plant.

And don't forget what the Bible teaches about wives, in the example set forth in Proverbs 31. Her value is "far above rubies", and the "heart of her husband safely trusts her", but what does she DO? Look at the amazing list -- not only does she "work willingly with her hands", and know that "her merchandise is good", but she buys land and plants it, takes care of her household, "stretches out her hand to the poor", and, in general does a number of things that should humble even the most proud 'modern' glass-ceiling-busting, Patriarchy-hating, don't-need-no-man, "I am woman hear me roar" Corporate Woman Exec!

(Calm down; a bit of hyperbole is intended to make a point. Almost all of us fall short, and probably have self-esteem issues when we read verses like "be perfect because I AM perfect". ;) Thankfully, the great majority of men and women in the Bible are portrayed as FAR too flawed and human! We can learn from all of 'em. And I'm not done yet, either... :) )

So what is her truly blessed husband doing while his Proverbs 31 wife is being so incredibly industrious? He is "known in the gates, when he is sitting among the elders of the land." (I'll skip the obvious punch line; every single person reading this knows what the sitcom TV heroine would say about such a guy.)

It is easy to see how the Bible can be ridiculed by those (the majority, probably) who would rather "twist" what God has to teach us than understand it.

But the larger point is that I believe we are entering a phase of economic, political, and societal upheaval where it is increasingly obvious that "evil" is being called "good", and vice-versa. As husbands, and "heads of our own house", there are MANY tasks and responsibilities associated with "covering" our families that have little, and perhaps even nothing, to do with "bringing home the bacon".

Arguably, it is a goal of the Adversary to convince us that "nothing" is more important that our ability to "make money", and that those men who fall short of what we were once able to make, or are even being led in another direction entirely, are somehow "failures".


Whether everyone here understands the whole teaching or not, and whether some may disagree about what has been "done away with" or not - the metaphors in Scripture remain clear, and True. "Leaven" (as in yeast) is a metaphor for sin. "A little", we are reminded, "leavens the whole loaf" - just a little sin can fester. This is why, I contend, He is so specific about not "mixing" the set-apart and the "common", unclean, or profane,

And we are not only to KNOW, but to "teach the difference", between the clean and the unclean. Ultimately, the "head of house" is responsible for what comes in through the door, even when his helpmeets "provide food for the house" as well.


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My job is not to "bring home the bacon", in other words.

It is to keep the "bacon" out of my house!



Blessings,

Mark
 
Interesting, Mark. Lots of food for thought. Thank you.

But how does that square with 1Ti 5:8, "But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."?
 
But how does that square with 1Ti 5:8, "But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."?



As all such writings of Paul do, Cecil...they enhance our understanding of Scripture, not overturn it. (As we have discussed in other threads, a consistent problem is that the writings of Paul are "twisted" out of context, in order all too often to REPLACE what is Written, not expand and enhance it.)

There are many ways to "provide" - and being a "breadwinner" is but one, and not necessarily even the most important. Was Jacob still head of his house even after he was too old to tend the sheep himself? How important was Moses' contribution to the feeding of his house, in the physical sense?

To be a covering is essential. And, as our Savior pointed out, "man does not live by bread alone".

Thanks for pointing out the underlying 'deception' that I recognize (in hindsight! ;) ) was part of what was being addressed. If the Adversary is able to convince us that economic provision is ALL that matters, or even the most important, then he can divert us from what our essential mission, as husbands, must be!


Blessings,

Mark


PS> The related converse is true for wives, of course. A true helpmeet really is more precious than rubies!
 
LOL Mark. NOT the answer I expected. I was actually asking it rhetorically, expecting you to say something along the lines of the following:

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"Providing", as referenced in this passage, has to do with the DISTRIBUTION of wealth, not its AQUISITION. Ever hear of men who got paid, went to the bar or casino on the way home, and lost it all? How about folks who would help out EVERYBODY else, except their own family? Or spend all their money on musical instruments or motorcycles or ... while their kids go ragged?

Paul was clearly telling men that it is their responsibility to manage the distribution of wealth so as to take care of their families first.

The lie has come in by twisting that into it being his responsibility to ACQUIRE sufficient wealth at all times to make everybody happy, in contrast to Deu 8:18 where God tells us that HE gives us the ability to acquire wealth, or Prov 10:? which says that the blessing of the Lord brings wealth. If we men can be convinced that it is OUR responsibility, then a) we'll usurp God's glory if successful, and b) we'll accept unearned guilt if not.
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Ok, so much for putting words in your mouth! :lol:
 
Most of the Patriarch's were sole proprietors and involved in Ranching and/or farming.
 
Thanks for this topic guys! I have often found myself feeling torn and even guilty when I did something that happened to bring more money into our home. I was worried that maybe I was overstepping the line or stepping on my hubby's toes. I would hold myself back and think that I needed to tone it down a bit and just focus on taking care of our children. This confusion about roles in the home and trying to follow all of the stereotypes caused so much conflict and confusion in our home.

My hubby and I finally had to sit down and talk it out. We realized that our system was very dysfunctional. We had tried so many approaches for running our home that didn't work:

YOU DO YOUR THING AND I'LL DO MY THING or
HIS TO DO LIST AND HER TO DO LIST

This partnership stuff did not work at all for us. We were never on the same page, and it left large gaps of things that were being overlooked in our household. Communication was bad. And there was a lot of frustration if someone dropped the ball or was just not cut out to do certain tasks. After many failures, I had to slow down and realize that my husband truly is my head and covering. It took a lot of work on my character (and I'm still working on it), until I finally got to a point to where I could listen to my husband, respect him and not get offended when he took the lead. My husband had to show me how God really wanted him to lead our family.

Now we use this method and it has been working great:
HIS TO DO LIST FROM GOD

God gives my husband direction and vision for our family. Then my husband will use his God given wisdom to put God's plans into action as he lets the rest of us know what needs to be done. Basically, my hubby gets orders from the big boss and distributes the work amongst us accordingly. My husband takes the ultimate responsibility for it all. I am truly his helpmate. This takes much stress off of my back. (No, husband likes a stressed out wife. Most women don't understand the powerful influence that there mood and emotions can have on a home.) If I feel that my hubby might be wrong about something, I will bring it to his attention. If he disagrees with me and I still feel that he is wrong, I will pray about it. No need to argue about it. If God really loves me, He will take care of me. He will use my husband to take care of our family and cover us and protect us and bring us through any mistakes that might be made. God knows that we are not perfect. When we make a mistake, there are usually very unpleasant consequences that follow. But nothing surprises God. God will not be caught off guard and not know how to help us through challenging times.

Hope I didn't get too off the topic at hand. But I felt like this just ties into this area. And I pray that women will come to a realization that if they truly let their husbands take the lead, they will be so much happier and at peace as they trust in God. (Of course if you are in some kind of an abusive relationship, that's another story). I have a feeling that us ladies of Biblical Families, will learn a lot about things like this in the Book Club/Bible Study that we are starting.
 
Wow, wifeone. Thanks for sharing this! You are being such a blessing to your family. I look forward to hearing your input in our ladies Bible study!
 
Greetings Wifeone,

Wow - I second Ms.Love's post regarding your post! :D I too am on the path of learning True Biblically- Balanced Submission, as my dh's Godly helpmeet. It's quite a rewarding, challenging, hard but Joyous journey! :) Both my dh and I are enjoying coming into the Biblical Truths of our God-ordained/directed roles in our marriage & in our family as a whole. I also enjoy getting my hands on as many books/CD'S/DVD'S on this subject as I can! :D I think most of us here, have heard of No Greater Joy Ministries? Debbi Pearl has written a book on submission called: Created to be his helpmeet. She and her husband Michael Pearl also have a DVD out on marriage called: Marriage God's Way. It's a 2-part DVD for $19's and some change I believe. Btw, there is also another good teaching CD on Biblical Marriage/Submission from Vision Forum Ministries called: The Wise woman's Guide to Blessing her Husbands Vision. I think that particular CD goes for $16.00, not too bad a price for 2 CD'S.

Anywho, as with any teaching series, I always feel that it's important for us to pray and seek Yeshua's will in any new teaching series/study. I pray that if He see's fit for me to apply any such study, that He'd open and prepare my heart & mind for what He'd have for me to apply to my life, and keep the rest that isn't of God for me away from my heart. Some teachings out there can be way off base, and somewhat unbalanced or legalistic. Which can be dangerous, but if we keep our hearts open for Yeshua's will to be done in all areas of our lives, then we should be on safe fertile/Godly ground. As the old saying goes: "You shouldn't just throw the baby out with the bathwater!" :lol: Can't wait for the study to begin!!!! :D Take care all and have a peaceful, joyous & Christ-filled Christmas season.

Warm Wishes,
Faithful Servant :)

I PRAY THAT I BE NOT A HINDRANCE!
PROVERBS 3:5-8 :)
 
So true bro! It's not about the money more so how you lead your family in Christ. That's what a real Patriarch is. I had a bishop tell me when I had 2,000 pound fall on me and put me out of work for a month, that I was worse then an infadel cause I wasn't making money for my family. I told him I still provide by teaching my family what God can really do! Our bills were always paid we always had more then we needed! :D
 
Mainstream society equates success with monetary worth. What's your net worth? It's a belief that's taught to us from an early age not just from out family but from the media that continually invades our home. It's message is "You can't be happy unless you have lot's of money."

These means that many men feel they are worthless to their wife unless they can "bring home the bacon".

We all know that we need money to survive but equating it's value to our level of happiness is wrong in so many ways.
Getting back to the point, If both partners in a marriage are of high spiritual worth then they'll know that money
is not the root of happiness and will work 'together" to support the financial needs of the family.
 
a woman may work, or she may raise her children which is to me a far better occupation. also what about exodus 21:7 "If a man sells his daughter as a servant, she is not to go free as menservants do. 8 If she does not please the master who has selected her for himself, he must let her be redeemed. He has no right to sell her to foreigners, because he has broken faith with her. 9 If he selects her for his son, he must grant her the rights of a daughter. 10 If he marries another woman, he must not deprive the first one of her food, clothing and marital rights. 11 If he does not provide her with these three things, she is to go free, without any payment of money.

sounds to me like no matter where it comes from a man must provide food clothing and marital rights or a woman is free to leave. yes this was talking about a woman purchased to be a wife, but i personally think it applies to all marriages. a man who won't provide for his wife has broken faith with her. notice I'm not saying elaborate houses and glamorous wardrobe or eating out every night. but i tihnk a husband should provide the basics for a wive or wives and if he doesn't then she is free to go.
 
dory007 said:
a woman may work, or she may raise her children which is to me a far better occupation. also what about exodus 21:7 "If a man sells his daughter as a servant, she is not to go free as menservants do. 8 If she does not please the master who has selected her for himself, he must let her be redeemed. He has no right to sell her to foreigners, because he has broken faith with her. 9 If he selects her for his son, he must grant her the rights of a daughter. 10 If he marries another woman, he must not deprive the first one of her food, clothing and marital rights. 11 If he does not provide her with these three things, she is to go free, without any payment of money.

sounds to me like no matter where it comes from a man must provide food clothing and marital rights or a woman is free to leave. yes this was talking about a woman purchased to be a wife, but i personally think it applies to all marriages. a man who won't provide for his wife has broken faith with her. notice I'm not saying elaborate houses and glamorous wardrobe or eating out every night. but i tihnk a husband should provide the basics for a wive or wives and if he doesn't then she is free to go.


Well then wouldn't that mean she never loved him too began with? I mean really people fall on hard times. I would rather live in a tent and be happy loving my family, then too have all the riches in the world and have Nothing too show for it! My family feels the same as well. I would never hold any one against their will! If my wife left today that's her decision. She will have too reckon with God later. Their is a difference in how the marriage was held. Be it arranged, from a slave,To a couple that was in love before marriage. The rules were different for each situation.
 
Just a little some thing Picked up online I am to tired too think for my self,lol.

A Handbook of Bible Law - Marriage & divorce

Copyright 1991 by Charles A. Weisman. 2nd Edition: Aug., 1992; 3rd Edition: Dec., 1994




MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE



Comments: In the Bible marriage belongs within the sphere of private law, that is, it took place through an individual or private agreement. This agreement was concluded between the man who wished to marry and his future wife along with the consent of her father.

Marriage, by its nature, is also a civil thing, being that all of society is not only based and depended upon marriage, but also the fruit of the marriage, children, will impact the nature of society. Marriage is the very basis of the family unit and of the whole fabric of civilized society.

These principles have come down to us through the English Common Law, which recognized this unique nature of marriage as being a civil institution established by private agreement. As a legal agreement, marriage requires that certain duties and responsibilities be kept by the parties entering into it.

Marriage is based on the Biblical principle of a holy union of man and wife ordained by God. By such union husband and wife are, in law, regarded as "one flesh" (Mark 10: 8), which forms the basis of the legal status known as coverture: "By marriage, the husband and wife are one person in law, that is, the very being or legal existence of the woman is suspended during the marriage, or at least is incorporated and consolidated into that of the husband: under whose wing, protection, and cover, she performs every thing; and is therefore called in our law-french a feme-covert, . . and her condition during her marriage is called her coverture" (1 Blackstone Comm. 442).

As a Divine union, marriage is meant to last for the life of the parties which have entered into the covenant promising, "until death do us part." The Divine origin of marriage, and the early state of the institution, are clearly recorded in the instance of the pairing of Adam and Eve (Gen. 2:18-25), whence it appears that woman was made after man to be "a helper suited to him.�

5A - Principles of Marriage



Marriage between man and woman is instituted by God as a good and natural thing. Gen. 2:18; Prov. 18:22; Matt. 19:4; Mark 10:6.
Husband and wife are to remain together for life (marriage vows to be kept). Gen. 2:24; Matt. 19:5; Mark 10:7; 1 Cor. 7:10-11, 27.
A woman is bound by the law to her husband so long as he lives; but if the husband dies, she is released from the law concerning the husband. Rom. 7:2-3.
Husband and wife regarded as one flesh. Gen, 2:23-24; Matt. 19:5; Mark 10:8; Eph. 5:31.
Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled. Heb. 13:4.
Husband and wife are to have children (be fruitful and multiply). Gen. 1:28; Gen. 9:1, 7; Gen. 35:11; Psa. 127:3; Jer. 29:6; 1 Tim. 5:14.
Marriage bonds are of God and not to be put asunder by any man. Matt. 19:6; Mark 10:9.
Man is not independent of woman, nor is woman independent of man. 1 Cor. 7:4; 1 Cor. 11: 11.
5B - Husband's Duties & Responsibilities



Husbands are to have authority over their wives. Gen. 3:16; 1 Cor. 11:3, 7-9; Eph. 5:23.
A husband is to live with his wife in an understanding way, and give honor and respect to her. 1 Pet. 3:7.
Husbands are to love their wives and be not bitter against them. Eph. 5:25, 28-33; Col. 3:19.
A husband is to be faithful to his wife. Prov. 5:18-20; Mal. 2:14-15.
Husbands are to be satisfied with their wives. Prov. 5:18-19.
Let the husband render to his wife due benevolence or affection. 1 Cor. 7:3.
Husband to provide for the family. 1 Tim. 5:8.
5C - Wife's Duties & Responsibilities



Wives are to obey their husband. 1 Cor. 14:34; Titus 2:5.
Wife is to remain with her husband for life. Rom. 7:2, 3.
Wives to be in subjection to their husbands. Gen. 3:16; Eph. 5:22, 24; Col. 3:18; 1 Pet. 3:1, 5-6.
The wife is to take care of the house and family needs. Prov. 14:1; Prov. 31:10-31; 1 Tim. 5:14; Titus 2:5.
Wives are to be modest, chaste, discreet and sober. 1 Tim. 2:9, 15; Titus 2:4-5.
Wife not to usurp authority over the man. 1 Tim. 2:12; Titus 2:5.
The wife is not to raise questions in the church but to ask through her husband. 1 Cor. 14:34-35.
Wives are to render due benevolence or affection to her husband. 1 Cor. 7:3.
A wife is to be virtuous. Prov. 12:4; Prov. 31:10-11.
Wife is to love her husband and children. Titus 2:4.
A woman of valor is the crown of her husband, but she who shames him is as rottenness in his bones. Prov. 12:4.
Wife is to reverence her husband. Eph. 5:33.
Wife is to be faithful to her husband. 1 Cor. 7:3-5, 10.
Wives are to love their children. Titus 2:4.
5D - Marital Adultery



To lie carnally with another man's wife is forbidden. Exod. 20:14; Lev. 18:20; Lev. 20:10; Deut 5:18; Deut 22:22; Matt. 5:27; Matt. 19:18; Mark 10: 19; Luke 18:20; Rom. 13:9; 1 Cor. 6:9; Gal. 5:19.
Whosoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery. Luke 16:18; Mark10:11.
If a woman divorces her husband and marries another man she commits adultery. Mark 10:12.
For an engaged woman to have sex with another man is to be considered as adultery. Deut. 22:23-24.
Adultery not to be committed in the heart. Matt. 5:28.
Instances of Adultery. 2 Sam. 11 , etc.; Jer. 3, etc.; Jer. 13:27; Ezek. 22:11; Mark 6:18; John 8:3-11; Rev. 2:22.
A childless widow is not to marry a stranger, but rather the brother of her dead husband. Deut 25:5; Matt. 22:24.
Marriage of a divorced woman is adultery. Jer. 3:1; Matt. 5:32; Mark 10: 12; Luke 16:18; Rom. 7:2-3.
Procedure regarding a jealous husband who believes his wife has been unfaithful and gone astray to defile herself with another man. Num. 5:11-31.
God will judge adulterers. Heb. 13:4.
5E - Fornication and Sexual Immorality



It is the will of God that you abstain from fornication and sexual immorality. Acts 15:20, 29; 1 Cor. 6:9, 13, 18; 1 Cor 10:8; Eph. 5:3-5; Col. 3:5; 1 Thes. 4:3.
A woman married who is believed to be a virgin and found out not to be, shall be stoned to death for playing the whore in her father's house. Deut. 22:14-21.
If a man entices a woman not engaged, and lies with her, he must endow her to be his wife. Exod. 22:16.
To avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and every woman her own husband. 1 Cor, 7:2, 9.
There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel. Deut. 23:17.
law does not sanction fornication. 1 Tim. 1:9-10.
God will judge the sexually immoral acts of persons. Heb. 13:4; Rev. 21:8; Rev. 22:15-16.
Fornication is ruinous. Prov. 6:26; Prov. 23:27; Prov. 29:3; Prov. 31:3; Hos. 4:11.
You shall not approach a woman unclean by menstruation to uncover her sexuality and lie with her. Lev. 18:19; Lev. 20:18.
We are not to associate with fornicators. 1 Cor. 5:9.
Repent of any fornication committed. 2 Cor. 12:21.
5F - Divorce



One should not depart from their spouse. 1 Cor. 7:10-11.
We should not separate from our spouse because of their disbelief. 1 Cor. 7:12-14.
A bill of divorce can be written when some uncleanness is found in a woman recently married. Deut. 24:1.
Divorce of a wife permitted for her act of fornication. Matt. 5:32; Matt. 19:9.
If a man divorces his wife and marries another he commits adultery against her. Mark 10:11.
If a woman divorces her husband and marries another she commits adultery. Mark 10:12.
A woman, even if divorced, cannot marry another man as long as her husband is alive. Rom. 7:2-3.
A man or a woman is not bound to an unbelieving mate that departs. 1 Cor. 7:15.
5G - Prohibited Marriages



With father or mother. Lev. 18:7-8; Lev. 20:11; Deut. 22:30; Deut. 27:20.
With one's sister or half-sister. Lev. 18:9, 11; Lev. 20:17; Deut. 27:22; Ezek. 22:11.
With one's mother-in-law. Deut. 27:23.
With a grandchild. Lev. 18:10.
With one's aunt. Lev. 18:12-14; Lev. 20:19.
With one's uncle or uncle's wife. Lev. 18:14; Lev. 20:20.
With one's daughter-in-law. Lev. 18:15; Lev. 20:12; Ezek. 22:11.
With your brother's wife. Lev. 18:16; Lev. 20:21.
With a woman and her daughter or her grand daughter. Lev. 18:17; Lev. 20:14.
With two women who are sisters. Lev. 18:18.
With thy neighbor's wife. Lev. 18:20; Lev. 20:10; Ezek. 22:11.
We are not to intermarry with those who practice idolatry. Exod. 34:16; Deut 7:3.
We are not to marry unbelievers. 2 Cor. 6:14-17.
We are not to marry those of other races. Gen. 28:6; Exod. 34:15-16; Num. 25:6-11; Deut. 7:1-3; Josh. 23:12-13; Judges 3:5-8; 1 Kings 11:1-2; Ezra 9:1-2, 12; Ezra 10:2-3, 10-11; Neh. 10:30; Neh. 13:25-27.
 
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