Author Archives: Plymothian

I am too often discontented.  I think of the old Talking Heads song “Once in a Lifetime”, David Byrne sings in a discontented shock about his house, his car, his wife (ironically his wife is tallied with possessions).  We need … Continue reading →

It is sad that a believer has no control over whether their spouse will believe.  My mother is one who became a Christian after she was married.  When she found Christ, my father did not.  Fortunately the transformation in my … Continue reading →

If the whole Bible is inspired, why would Paul make a point of him saying something and not the Lord?  In this context the Lord did not give any direct instruction about the scenario Paul is dealing with.  Paul’s insight … Continue reading →

Once married, always married.  We see in the New Testament that unity in a marriage is always the goal.  Jesus has quite harsh words for those who would leave their spouse (Luke 16:18).  Of course, if someone is abused they … Continue reading →

We often think that men burn with passion while women are quite proper and controlled.  Paul explicitly states that he is unmarried in this passage, maybe he is a widower, and as such he has no ties to another human being … Continue reading →

If you don’t have much of a libido, there is a strong case for not getting married.  It is not that getting married is bad, but you can focus on serving God in ways that are quite special.  Jesus even … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians seems to worry about what others think of us.  This seems strange because we hear so often that it doesn’t matter what others think of you.  The aim of good beaviour, though, is not that we would have … Continue reading →

Am I free to see any movie that I want?  Yes.  Should I?  No.  Am I free to see any woman I want?  Yes.  Should I?  No.  Am I free to eat whatever I choose?  Yes.  Should I?  No.  All … Continue reading →

In one of my classes that I teach, I told my students that I love gay men.  I said it to provoke a reaction.  It is not that I am homosexual myself, it is just that we can be such homophobes … Continue reading →

There is a form of Christianity that is out for self-gain – it is popular but false.  We are called to be witnesses for God.  The first command is not to look out for ourselves, but to love the LORD … Continue reading →