There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Proverbs 14:12
Argy-bargy made its disharmony present and relevant when a man shouted, “Do you really believe a man can stay with one woman for the rest of his life and never step out on her.” Yes, replied the hoi polloi of 50 men sitting right next to their wives and partners. It was a wise move on their part as men, I surmise. Truth is the only safe ground you can stand on, is what I thought to myself when I was invited to a relationship forum a few years ago. There were a passel of over 100 people consisting of couples, marriages and a few singles who came together to discuss how to make our love rock harder; more awesome. The roundtable comprised of all races, entrepreneurs, white-collar and blue-collar workers. Christians and Muslims made up the majority of the environment for the discussion; also those who did not believe in God were assembled. Everyone in attendance was well respected for their beliefs.
Perception and misunderstanding sometimes fight against each other. It reserves the right to clash in light of our thinking not being on the same levels. I was always raised to be mindful in recognizing personalities in this big world will not always see things the way I see things. Individuals will be confused or misconstrue things that you are insightful and conscious about if they are ignorant. The young man who didn’t think a man could be faithful to just one woman used the bible to justify his argument. He made a reference to a biblical story about David and Bathsheba. None of us were bible scholars but this brother professed he didn’t really read the bible. The women in the setting did not agree with him either. In the story of David and Bathsheba, Bathsheba was a married woman. David was a king. He saw Bathsheba and he thought she was beautiful so he slept with her. He wanted Bathsheba for himself so he killed her husband and married her. The consensus was how his interpretation of David and Bathsheba was justified in him believing no men can be faithful to just one woman for the rest of their life. Granted, the woman definitely was just as guilty but he was talking about the man. David’s adultery with Bathsheba was not placed in the bible for us to think it is okay to commit infidelity. It was purposely written to show us, to teach us so we could learn from his errors. God understands we are not perfect. David was disloyal to God. God was not pleased. He paid a price for his betrayal.
There is a story in the bible about another man who slept with a married woman in Proverbs 7:18-23. The only difference in this story is the man did not know by him sleeping with a married woman, it would cost him his life. There are risks you really have to seek wisdom on. It may seem right but the end result will be the permanent ending of your life or freedom; or something you really care for like another person’s life. In some people's eyes domestic violence, embezzling corporate accounts and selling illegal narcotics is okay to them until they are exposed. It looks good at first but it can lead to prison for life. God deals with us all differently. Some of us don’t have the type of anointing David had on his life. This is why your relationship with God is vital. If you are a believer get closer to God. Learn God’s ways by studying him in his word. God will take your breath away with his amazing, premeditated grace.
Argy-bargy made its disharmony present and relevant when a man shouted, “Do you really believe a man can stay with one woman for the rest of his life and never step out on her.” Yes, replied the hoi polloi of 50 men sitting right next to their wives and partners. It was a wise move on their part as men, I surmise. Truth is the only safe ground you can stand on, is what I thought to myself when I was invited to a relationship forum a few years ago. There were a passel of over 100 people consisting of couples, marriages and a few singles who came together to discuss how to make our love rock harder; more awesome. The roundtable comprised of all races, entrepreneurs, white-collar and blue-collar workers. Christians and Muslims made up the majority of the environment for the discussion; also those who did not believe in God were assembled. Everyone in attendance was well respected for their beliefs.
Perception and misunderstanding sometimes fight against each other. It reserves the right to clash in light of our thinking not being on the same levels. I was always raised to be mindful in recognizing personalities in this big world will not always see things the way I see things. Individuals will be confused or misconstrue things that you are insightful and conscious about if they are ignorant. The young man who didn’t think a man could be faithful to just one woman used the bible to justify his argument. He made a reference to a biblical story about David and Bathsheba. None of us were bible scholars but this brother professed he didn’t really read the bible. The women in the setting did not agree with him either. In the story of David and Bathsheba, Bathsheba was a married woman. David was a king. He saw Bathsheba and he thought she was beautiful so he slept with her. He wanted Bathsheba for himself so he killed her husband and married her. The consensus was how his interpretation of David and Bathsheba was justified in him believing no men can be faithful to just one woman for the rest of their life. Granted, the woman definitely was just as guilty but he was talking about the man. David’s adultery with Bathsheba was not placed in the bible for us to think it is okay to commit infidelity. It was purposely written to show us, to teach us so we could learn from his errors. God understands we are not perfect. David was disloyal to God. God was not pleased. He paid a price for his betrayal.
There is a story in the bible about another man who slept with a married woman in Proverbs 7:18-23. The only difference in this story is the man did not know by him sleeping with a married woman, it would cost him his life. There are risks you really have to seek wisdom on. It may seem right but the end result will be the permanent ending of your life or freedom; or something you really care for like another person’s life. In some people's eyes domestic violence, embezzling corporate accounts and selling illegal narcotics is okay to them until they are exposed. It looks good at first but it can lead to prison for life. God deals with us all differently. Some of us don’t have the type of anointing David had on his life. This is why your relationship with God is vital. If you are a believer get closer to God. Learn God’s ways by studying him in his word. God will take your breath away with his amazing, premeditated grace.
