God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
Convince them what a contradiction it is to be a Christian, and yet to refuse to learn; for what is a Christian but a disciple of Christ? And how can he be a disciple of Christ, that refuses to be taught by Him. And he that refuses to be taught by his ministers, refuses to be taught by Him; for Christ will not come down from heaven again to teach them by His own mouth, but has appointed His ministers to keep school and teach them under Him. To say, therefore, that they will not be taught by His ministers, is to say, they will not be taught by Christ; and that is to say, they will not be His disciples, or no Christians.
My conclusion is that the Bible nowhere prohibits the use of birth control. But are there any texts that suggest or imply that birth control is morally permissible?
1. 1 Corinthians 7:5 – “While this passage does not mention contraception, it does carry important implications for the discussion. Here it seems evident that God's will for the Christian couple is not “maximum fertility,” i.e., the maximum number of conceptions biologically possible during the course of a Christian marriage. By mutual agreement, sexual relations may be renounced for a time in order to pursue spiritual objectives – in this case, prayer. The larger principle would be that Christian couples have the right to choose to “override” the usual responsibility to procreate (Gen. 1:28) for a season in order to pursue a spiritual good” (John Jefferson Davis, Evangelical Ethics, P&R, 2004, p. 39).
2. 1 Corinthians 7:26-28 – Here Paul advises Christians to avoid taking on the responsibilities of family life due to the impending persecution.
3. 1 Timothy 5:8 – This text not only demands that we work or in some way provide financially and physically for our family, but also forbids us doing anything that would hinder such care, even if we are employed. We are forbidden to take on obligations, no matter how well intentioned, which would lead us to fail to provide basic necessities for those who are dependent upon us.
In a bowl combine pig's feet and ears with water to cover; soak for 24
hours, changing water 5 times. Drain and split pig's feet.
In a large casserole heat oil until it is hot. Add onions and garlic and
cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Add black beans, bell peppers, dried meat,
pig's feet, pig's ears and oxtails; add enough wat er to cover. Bring to a
boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours (beans should maintain
their shape and not become mushy). During last 10 minutes of cooking add
pork sausages and bacon. Se ason with salt, if necessary.
Recipe by: David Rosengarten Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #513 by "Master
Harper Gaellon" <gaellon@inch.com> on Mar 12, 1997
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