Book of Hosea

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texan4Jesus

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When my ex husband filed for divorce, he told me to read the book of Hosea. I can't even understand how this pertains to me because yes I did take money for sex, and was looking for companionship. But that's as much from this book as I understand. Any and all explanantions are welcome.
 
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texan4Jesus said:
When my ex husband filed for divorce, he told me to read the book of Hosea. I can't even understand how this pertains to me because yes I did take money for sex, and was looking for companionship. But that's as much from this book as I understand. Any and all explanantions are welcome.
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I take it you repented of your unfaithfulness to your husband and God? If so, then your husband should take you back. The only reason for him to leave is if you were not repentant and continued in this sin. Reconciliation should always be the first road to take. If he doesn't accept that, then he is in fault for not forgiving you.

God commanded Hosea to take a wife who was a prostitute to show Israel how they have come a spiritual harlot by accepting other gods from other nations and disobeying the Lord. God is always willing to forgive an authentic repentant heart, and so should be your husband also.

All you can do at this point is pray for Him. I will pray for him and you as well.
 
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Didn't Hosea end up back with his wife? maybe he's hinting at your two getting back together?

From wikipedia: "Even though Gomer (Hosea's wife) runs away from Hosea and sleeps with another man, he loves her anyway and forgives her.
 
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texan4Jesus

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Yes, I have fully been repentant of my sins. However, what if my ex is not repentant of his sins, because he cheated on me in the beginning of the marriage, & I forgave him? If I'm repentant & a new person in Christ, & he is not, we would be unequally yoked. Did Gomer repent of her sins at any point? If not, then wouldn't that make them unequally yoked?
 
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texan4Jesus said:
Yes, I have fully been repentant of my sins. However, what if my ex is not repentant of his sins, because he cheated on me in the beginning of the marriage, & I forgave him? If I'm repentant & a new person in Christ, & he is not, we would be unequally yoked. Did Gomer repent of her sins at any point? If not, then wouldn't that make them unequally yoked?
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If neither of you have gotten married again, then you can still put it back together. The unequally
yoked is for people who haven't gotten married yet.
 
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If you are unequally yoked, it's just possible he does not understand the book of Hosea correctly, and so whatever he thinks you should see in it, is not really there. Like I said in the other thread, the two of you need to pray this thing through, and one way or another, get back together permanently, or close the door permanently.
 
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texan4Jesus said:
Yes, I have fully been repentant of my sins. However, what if my ex is not repentant of his sins, because he cheated on me in the beginning of the marriage, & I forgave him? If I'm repentant & a new person in Christ, & he is not, we would be unequally yoked. Did Gomer repent of her sins at any point? If not, then wouldn't that make them unequally yoked?
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I'm not sure what you are asking exactly. However I'll say this, forgiveness is a two way street. In order for complete forgiveness to take place, full reconciliation, both parties have to willing to forgive. If he is unwilling to forgive, and leaves, all you can do is wash your hands and move on. Forgiveness with God is not a two way street, because God has done no wrong, we have...

If your husband does not leave and you and your husband decide to remain married, then you are biblically obligated to stay with your husband even if he is not a believer. Even if you are spiritual unyoked. Would you like to see the scripture for this?
 
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texan4Jesus

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My question was about being unequally yoked & what the Bible says. There are only 2 weeks left before we stand before the judge, so I'm not sure if reconciliation is possible. But I appreciate everyone's prayers & comments. They were very educational for a new believer like me.
 
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texan4Jesus said:
My question was about being unequally yoked & what the Bible says. There are only 2 weeks left before we stand before the judge, so I'm not sure if reconciliation is possible. But I appreciate everyone's prayers & comments. They were very educational for a new believer like me.
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1Co 7:12-14 But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth
not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. (13) And the woman
which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her
not leave him. (14) For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving
wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.

1Co 7:16 For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or
how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?
 
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There are only 2 weeks left before we stand before the judge, so I'm not sure if reconciliation is possible.

Um, how do you know Jesus is coming back then? The Bible says that only the Father knows the day and the hour that his Son will return to judge the living and the dead.
 
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texan4Jesus said:
When my ex husband filed for divorce, he told me to read the book of Hosea. I can't even understand how this pertains to me because yes I did take money for sex, and was looking for companionship. But that's as much from this book as I understand. Any and all explanantions are welcome.
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what kind of thread is this ? This is the bible forum.
 
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The Judge... I read elsewhere she is going to court for divorce :) lol

Texan... You sold your body for money... OMG! To share your body is to share your soul... If you were really in need of money and had to do it for your kids or food, I guess... but OMG!
 
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99caravan said:
The Judge... I read elsewhere she is going to court for divorce :) lol

Texan... You sold your body for money... OMG! To share your body is to share your soul... If you were really in need of money and had to do it for your kids or food, I guess... but OMG!
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Sometimes the pressures of life become great and we make great mistakes. Thankfully though, we serve a God of forgiveness, renewal and second chances, who sent His only begotten son to take on these sins and pay for them.

The important thing is that we turn our back on these sins, take up our cross and follow Jesus Christ.

Thank God you seem to be taking that path texan, God bless you!
 
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Oops. I just assumed the judge she was talking about was Jesus because this is a Bible forum. My apologies.
 
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Appears the man who suggested Hosea was reading with a vindictive spirit and did not see the reconciliation that occurred, or the difference in the two situations to start with for that matter.

It's not a "divorce entitlement" story, it's the "great harlot theme"
Same story in more detail in Ezekiel 16, and the woman on the beast.

I wish I had some advice for you. I will pray for your husband to receive things that can change his heart.
 
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