I am fascinated by the Romans. They rose to power quickly and conquered vast stretches of land around the Mediterranean. With all the power and authority that was given to them they still floundered and fell in the end. A people that started with discipline, status, and respect gave it all up for carnal desires. They ruled and played according to their emotion and sexual desires. In the end disease ravished their people, their military discipline was lost and they fell to all the surrounding countries.
Hebrews 13:4 “Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral”.
So what is it about the Roman people? I think it’s because the United States is so similar to their society. Our Governmental stance is permissive of almost all religions. The Romans adopted all the surrounding religions as well. The Romans accepted or even elevated sexually immoral people and actions around the country. The US has followed this model and has even allowed the formation of a special minority group now a political power. The Roman Empire controlled a large portion of the world around them. Many practices are even part of our society today. Just like the Romans we influence a large portion of the world.
In the end the Romans chose the will of a minority group over what was right and crucified Jesus Christ. Blameless and without charge he suffered the most horrific death of the time. It was considered so cruel they passed a law forbidding it from being used on any Roman Citizen. Christians were arrested and tortured for sport in the coliseum. Today in the United States, there are small groups legislatively attacking Christian people. On a stance of equality Christianity is almost silenced by Political Correctness. People are becoming afraid to be identified with the moral conservative Christian.
This is the society we live in now. Marriage is questioned in every form of media. Television, Movies, Radio, and print all show a lifestyle contrary to strong dedicated marriages. That is why it is so important to consider what is occurring in your own marriage. Do not be misled by false concepts. Be careful what influences your decisions in your marriage. Carefully consider all the media around you. What ballot measures are attacking your relationship and commitment? I hope none. If there is something being voted on, does this change what marriage means to you? Yes or No?
For me this doesn’t change a thing. I am not confused in my stance or commitment to my wife. My marriage is precious and I will not allow anything to harm the relationship I have with my wife. As for those that choose to defile marriage, it is not for me to worry about. My commitment is more than words said at a ceremony or a piece of paper from the government. Marriage is a commitment between a man and a woman promised to God and blessed by God. Keeping marriage pure does not mean all other problems will go away, but does give a foundation to protect it from harm. No one can ruin what my wife and I mean to each other, if we do not let them. Politics does not belong in marriage. Keep that sacred for the two of you and the God you believe in. Stand with your friends, and encourage them to make the same commitment.
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