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Originally Posted by Originalist
In other words, he should just ignore those who refute and debunk his false doctrine.
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Nope.
You always have to make a decision as to who is involved in sincere discussion. And with such gentlemen and ladies you generally do have
iron sharpeneth dialog, agree or disagree or mixed.
Personally, I have learned a lot in that regard over the years.
This is a general truism over many doctrines and beliefs, however I think it applies especially strongly to the marriage permanence question.
There is a lot of bluster and hubris that simply is not worth effort and energy. There are many conflicting excuses and rationales given, and there is a big mulberry bush that can be traversed 100 times. Folks who are in, or countenancing, adultery, often really, really do not want to search out the issues.
Churches do not want to risk losing tithes and offering paying members. Pastors who have gigs of "marrying" people like to have a rationale that the second and third marriage (with covenant one-flesh spouse very much alive) is actually ok before God. All things are new. The original spouse is dead before God. They were not in Christian faith. The adultery was only the first night, now it is gone-sin. The list is quite long.
The idea that they may be facilitators of adultery is an idea that they would like to shut out from consciousness.
And a public forum is not always the best spot, since the issues can be a tad delicate in practical application.
Sometimes a 3rd party comes along, with real solid inquiry, thoughts, proposals and discussions. Then you ask the Lord Jesus to supply wisdom and direction and discretion.
Steven