Brian Lee
Puritan Board Freshman
Here are two scenarios: a brother in Christ is living in a home with an unbeliever (she professes Christ, however), they have a 4 year old son together. They are unmarried. Should he leave? Yes they are fornicating but he desires to be holy and to pursue marriage with her- we (elders) have advised him not to bc they are unequally yoked. Should he stay in the home with her and pursue marriage or not? Why?
I remember R.C. Sproul would not marry any who were unequally yoked, the only exception if the two were expecting, although I’m unsure as to why...?
Second situation: An unbelieving man, a believing woman, they have two young children. The believing woman desires marriage with him, the hope being God would save him- he, desires marriage but isn’t as serious. They both are unmarried. She has been offered a place to stay and pursue motherhood as well as homeschool for her children. What would you advise her to do?
Marriage as being defined in short: a covenant made by two believers before God, and whatever the local governing authority requires. Some would say bc a child is involved, they have assumed marriage, but biblically I can’t see that view being justified.
We are a small plant and are trying to follow Christ in this by judging rightly. Thankyou.
I remember R.C. Sproul would not marry any who were unequally yoked, the only exception if the two were expecting, although I’m unsure as to why...?
Second situation: An unbelieving man, a believing woman, they have two young children. The believing woman desires marriage with him, the hope being God would save him- he, desires marriage but isn’t as serious. They both are unmarried. She has been offered a place to stay and pursue motherhood as well as homeschool for her children. What would you advise her to do?
Marriage as being defined in short: a covenant made by two believers before God, and whatever the local governing authority requires. Some would say bc a child is involved, they have assumed marriage, but biblically I can’t see that view being justified.
We are a small plant and are trying to follow Christ in this by judging rightly. Thankyou.