God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
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.
Sam Storms
Bratwurst in Beer and Honey
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CATEGORY
CUISINE
TAG
YIELD
German
1
Servings
INGREDIENTS
Sheboygan Brats; a couple of pounds
Beer to cover
1
tb
Honey per 4 oz beer
Julienne Onions & Bell peppers (optional, I guess, I always opt for them)
Buns (Hoagie buns; not those dinky little hot dog things)
INSTRUCTIONS
If you are grilling out before the game, steaks are ok, but I think that
the best way to enjoy a game (or for that matter a race, soccor game or
picnic) is with a hot brat in one hand.
Put the Brats in a pan and brown them on all sides. Pour of the rendered
fat and pour on the beer and honey. Cover and simmer until the brats are
fully cooked. You can now chill them and atke them to the game to grill.
Grill until hot all the way through. Saute the onions and peppers and serve
them on the brats along with German Mustard or Guldens. Posted to
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