A Friendly Address to Single Persons, Who Are Religiously Disposed: Designed as a Caution Upon a Subject Which May Be of Great Importance to Them in Future Life (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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Some people will probably objeéfc, that the Scrip. Tures quoted in this Addrel's only forbid the mar riage of Chrifiians with Heathens. It may be pre. Fumed, the reafon why it is thought' wrong for Chrif tians to marry with Heathens is, becaufe they would be in danger of falling into idolatry. But is not every natural man, baptized or unbaptized, an'ido later? He may not, with Pagans, bow to the fun, or the lovely moon walking in her brightnefs; nor pray to departed faints, as in the Church of Rome, But has he not fet up his idols in his heart Does he not love father, mother, life, lands, more than Chrift? This the Scriptures account idolatry, be caufe the affections are fixed on the creature, not on God.' And this/idolatry of the heart feemsto. Be of the worli kind, becaufe of its concealment from human obfervation, and for the fame reafon has the greatefl: tendency to corrupt others, efpeci ally in fo'near a relation as that of a marriage.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complexities of marriage as viewed through the lens of Christian doctrine. The author anchors their argument in the importance of piety, asserting that a union between two people should be founded on shared religious devotion. They contend that marriages between believers and non-believers are problematic, as they can lead to spiritual discord and hinder personal growth in faith. The book delves into historical and biblical examples to illustrate the perils of such unions and emphasizes the necessity of seeking divine guidance when making marital choices. Ultimately, the author posits that marriages rooted in shared religious values foster spiritual harmony, mutual support, and enduring happiness, both in this life and the hereafter. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780260040848_0
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