Bible Discussion Thread

What should a woman do if her husband goes to a different church? Is it biblical for God to call a wife to his service while leaving her husband because they disagree on Biblical issues such as how to worship or where to worship? It is not a different religion but a difference of interpretation of God's word.

Hello Wilma. I hope you can get other people's thoughts to your questions, as yours appears very personal, being subject to the Lord's leading & help to the spouses. In other words, there are many considerations as to the types of differences in their beliefs, the personalities of both spouses, their commitment to Christ & to the marriage, etc. What we must accept, is that marriage in God's Eyes is a most important union & commitment, & everything possible should be done to maintain that, in love & faithfulness. And if perchance, the doctrinal differences are too marked, some other options have to be considered.

From what you've written & assuming that the husband is of Christian belief & character & not of cultish persuasion, then I feel that the first & best act to undertake is to discuss the matter fully & be prepared for compromises. There's an old adage in our circles: "major on the majors & minor on the minors"; which means, focus of those issues of belief & Christian behaviour that are essential to faith & living and not on the issues that ought to make very little difference to the sanctity of marriage & belief. Since you've not given an example of the problems, if I might suggest an example of one spouse wanting to attend a pentecostal fellowship while the other attends one that does not teach or encourage that type of worship, manifestations, or teachings. How should this matter be resolved? Should they continue to be separate from each other each Lord's Day & even entertain arguments during the week?

Each couple must come to their own decision in such a matter. Attending each other's fellowships alternately can be an option, as each one looks to the spiritual value that comes from both meetings. Or, attending the out-of-Church activities of one Fellowship, while still attending another Fellowship together regularly, is another option. And, I don't believe that God would call one to serve away, thereby affecting the marriage; service is a joint effort.