N
Ok. So I've been seeing a lot of posts lately on relationships, sex, sexual addictions, etc. I applaud all the young adults on this board for dealing honestly, and maturely (for the most part) on these subjects, as I know that they're not so easily discussed in the secular world.
I've always contemplated 1Corinthians 7:9. I know what God is trying to say in this verse, but one thing I've noticed is that most of the older translations of the Bible: American King James Version, King James Version, American Standard Version etc. all read "But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn." I don't think in the context of this passage that Paul was saying burn in hell (although giving ones self over to lust of any kind will certainly make one a candidate for hell). So, burn from what?? In the more modern versions: New International Version, New American Standard Bible, International Standard Version it reads "But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion." Yet we get to the New Living Translation, which reads But if they can't control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It's better to marry than to burn with lust." The God's Word Translation reads," if you cannot control your desires, you should get married. It is better for you to marry than to burn [with sexual desire]".
I know that passion, and lust are very similar words, but why did the modern translators of this Scipture (NLT rev. 2007, GWT rev. 1995) decide to use the word lust? Knowing the state of the church of Corinth at the time Paul relayed this message, and the sexual depravity of today's society, we can be assured that God was no-doubt referring to sexual lust.
So, let me get to my point.....I've read a lot of posts here about sexual depravity, and the overwhelming majority of the ladies here say that it would be a deal-breaker for a possible relationship. I tend to agree with the ladies. That's why at 41, I'm still single. I would never want to put someone I care for through that kind of turmoil, embarrassment, or feelings of inadequacy. I've kept myself from possible relationships knowing that I struggle, and have been strugling with it for over 30 years. But yet, I'm struggling with what Paul was saying. Was Paul just talking to the heathon? Was he singling out just the non-believers, or was he talking to all of Corinth? Believers, and non-believers alike? Is Paul really actually trying to say that if a Believer (I'm parallelng to todays society) struggles with sexual immorality, that it's OK to marry? That he should get married?
If anyone can interject, and discuss this scripture, I'd like to get opinions, and more understanding of this verse.
I've always contemplated 1Corinthians 7:9. I know what God is trying to say in this verse, but one thing I've noticed is that most of the older translations of the Bible: American King James Version, King James Version, American Standard Version etc. all read "But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn." I don't think in the context of this passage that Paul was saying burn in hell (although giving ones self over to lust of any kind will certainly make one a candidate for hell). So, burn from what?? In the more modern versions: New International Version, New American Standard Bible, International Standard Version it reads "But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion." Yet we get to the New Living Translation, which reads But if they can't control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It's better to marry than to burn with lust." The God's Word Translation reads," if you cannot control your desires, you should get married. It is better for you to marry than to burn [with sexual desire]".
I know that passion, and lust are very similar words, but why did the modern translators of this Scipture (NLT rev. 2007, GWT rev. 1995) decide to use the word lust? Knowing the state of the church of Corinth at the time Paul relayed this message, and the sexual depravity of today's society, we can be assured that God was no-doubt referring to sexual lust.
So, let me get to my point.....I've read a lot of posts here about sexual depravity, and the overwhelming majority of the ladies here say that it would be a deal-breaker for a possible relationship. I tend to agree with the ladies. That's why at 41, I'm still single. I would never want to put someone I care for through that kind of turmoil, embarrassment, or feelings of inadequacy. I've kept myself from possible relationships knowing that I struggle, and have been strugling with it for over 30 years. But yet, I'm struggling with what Paul was saying. Was Paul just talking to the heathon? Was he singling out just the non-believers, or was he talking to all of Corinth? Believers, and non-believers alike? Is Paul really actually trying to say that if a Believer (I'm parallelng to todays society) struggles with sexual immorality, that it's OK to marry? That he should get married?
If anyone can interject, and discuss this scripture, I'd like to get opinions, and more understanding of this verse.
Last edited: