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Second Baptist Church Houston September 20, 2021 33m Does God Tell You Who and If to Marry?

Does God Tell You Who and If to Marry? | Gary Thomas | West Campus

Summary

This sermon addresses the difficulties and illusions surrounding marriage by challenging the idea that God explicitly dictates specific marriage partners. It uses emails from individuals struggling in their marriages despite feeling divinely affirmed, contrasting good marriages with hellish ones. The core takeaway is that true marital wisdom requires applying discernment, seeking counsel, and actively working through challenges, rather than passively relying on a romantic notion of divine intervention.

Bible Verses

ReferenceTimestamp
2 Corinthians 5:20
1 Corinthians 7
1 Corinthians 7:8-9
1 Corinthians 7:25
1 Corinthians 7:35
1 Corinthians 7:39
Proverbs 31:10
Proverbs 1:5
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