We know close to nothing of Jesus's life before he started his ministry and not to speculate, but I am quite sure Jesus faced all the temptations every generation faces when it comes to "urges". A sermon-on-the hill talk directed specifically at teens from Jesus would have been very helpful for my younger self. The sermon on the hill is very valid for teens. Back when I was young it was just another bible thing with words and scenarios that I couldn't relate to. I thank the Lord I grew up and met Him again. Thank you Dr. Imes for your videos! It really engages my mind... meditation literature!
And the religions that drew the Israelites away often had a strong sexual component that gave them license under the guise of religion. So many cults have disregarded the commands for moral purity.
I also appreciated your commentary on sex from Bearing Gods Image. Where you framed sex as a gift to give away to the special one that we conjoin our lives with rather than a right to be demanded.
My understanding up until now was that the Pharisees interpreted the command strictly as applying to a man not having sex with a married woman, that is, she needed to vow faithfulness to him (so that paternity could be established); but because of polygamy, he did not need to vow faithfulness to her. Furthermore, Yeshua clarified that faithfulness applied to both the man and woman, that is, both should vow faithfulness as God's original and best intention for marriage. Do you have any thoughts on how God's allowance for polygamy (with some limitations) interacts with the prohibition of adultery?
Great point. In the rare cases where polygamy was allowed (e.g., Levirate marriage), it would not be considered adultery because the two partners were covenanted with one another.
The situation for which a polygynous relationship may be divinely sanctioned is always related to protection for the vulnerable and carrying on the name of the deceased (through Levirate marriage). The fact that it was practiced more widely does not make it less problematic. The stories demonstrate what a fraught situation polygyny creates.
@CarmenJoyImesPhD from an Anthropological perspective most cultures in history practiced polygyny if they had the economic means which made most look monogamous. It's the Greeks who were a monogamous society with divorce. You'd know more than I about the ANE and the divine sanctioning and why. I'm aware William Luck resigned from Wheaton College( or was it Moody) when he wrote his book on Divorce and Remarriage because of a chapter on Polygamy. I think it's certainly wrong in our culture which I think he neglected to say. I'm just wondering if the meaning of "adultery" shifts from culture to culture. With the hot debate on sexuality today it's relevant. (I'm conservative) * I was shocked the other day to hear Richard Hays had done a backflip on same sex relationships in his new book with his son. I also am aware John Walton is doing a book with his son on Sexuality. I don't know the content. I'm always listening to your insights
Simple, profound, well articulated, and powerful! Such a timely reminder for the people of God in today's culture.
Thanks, Quentin!
This must be the best, while also being succinct, explanation of that commandment. Thank you Carmen Imes!
So thankful that you found this helpful!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
What a wild world that we are already having to include Robots in the dire warning of adultery. Great Work Sister!
Right?!
I think she incorrectly mixed "uncovering nakedness" and adultery; they are different issues.
thanks
You're welcome!
We know close to nothing of Jesus's life before he started his ministry and not to speculate, but I am quite sure Jesus faced all the temptations every generation faces when it comes to "urges". A sermon-on-the hill talk directed specifically at teens from Jesus would have been very helpful for my younger self.
The sermon on the hill is very valid for teens. Back when I was young it was just another bible thing with words and scenarios that I couldn't relate to. I thank the Lord I grew up and met Him again.
Thank you Dr. Imes for your videos! It really engages my mind... meditation literature!
So glad you enjoyed this. Thanks for your thoughts!
@@phazephusion we can know a lot about Christs childhood from the Word. You just have to know where to look!
Straight preaching, sister!
Thanks!
That was so good I watched it twice! Thanks for all of your wonderful insights! You are such a blessing Carmen!!!
So glad you appreciated this, Jimmy!
Thank you.
God’s Word never fades away. So valuable and so just.
Yes and amen!
Really helpful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you. Very timely for our world today.
The Word of God is alive and active!
I love everything about how you articulated in this video.
Excellent, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the lesson.
Thanks for watching!
The distortion of our perception from pornia as an antithetical form of discipleship was a very powerful analogy
And the religions that drew the Israelites away often had a strong sexual component that gave them license under the guise of religion. So many cults have disregarded the commands for moral purity.
True!
I also appreciated your commentary on sex from Bearing Gods Image. Where you framed sex as a gift to give away to the special one that we conjoin our lives with rather than a right to be demanded.
Yes! Thanks for your comment, Chris.
My understanding up until now was that the Pharisees interpreted the command strictly as applying to a man not having sex with a married woman, that is, she needed to vow faithfulness to him (so that paternity could be established); but because of polygamy, he did not need to vow faithfulness to her. Furthermore, Yeshua clarified that faithfulness applied to both the man and woman, that is, both should vow faithfulness as God's original and best intention for marriage. Do you have any thoughts on how God's allowance for polygamy (with some limitations) interacts with the prohibition of adultery?
Great point. In the rare cases where polygamy was allowed (e.g., Levirate marriage), it would not be considered adultery because the two partners were covenanted with one another.
How does ancient Israel as a polygynous society factor into this 'word"?
Perhaps a video in making))) or in your commentary.
The situation for which a polygynous relationship may be divinely sanctioned is always related to protection for the vulnerable and carrying on the name of the deceased (through Levirate marriage). The fact that it was practiced more widely does not make it less problematic. The stories demonstrate what a fraught situation polygyny creates.
@CarmenJoyImesPhD from an Anthropological perspective most cultures in history practiced polygyny if they had the economic means which made most look monogamous. It's the Greeks who were a monogamous society with divorce. You'd know more than I about the ANE and the divine sanctioning and why. I'm aware William Luck resigned from Wheaton College( or was it Moody) when he wrote his book on Divorce and Remarriage because of a chapter on Polygamy. I think it's certainly wrong in our culture which I think he neglected to say.
I'm just wondering if the meaning of "adultery" shifts from culture to culture. With the hot debate on sexuality today it's relevant. (I'm conservative)
* I was shocked the other day to hear Richard Hays had done a backflip on same sex relationships in his new book with his son. I also am aware John Walton is doing a book with his son on Sexuality. I don't know the content.
I'm always listening to your insights
Do you think sex in movies falls in this category as well?
To the degree that it's voyeuristic, yes.