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Does the Bible say God had a wife?
God had a wife, Asherah, whom the Book of Kings suggests was worshiped alongside Yahweh in his temple in Israel, according to an Oxford scholar. God had a wife, Asherah, whom the Book of Kings suggests was worshipped alongside Yahweh in his temple in Israel, according to an Oxford scholar.
What does the Bible say about not having a wife?
But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am.
Are couples without children less important to the Kingdom of God?
Couples without children are in no way less valuable or important to the kingdom of God than those with children. In fact, one might make the case that couples without children are able to devote more of their energy and focus to kingdom work than those with children, much like single people (see 1 Corinthians 7:32 ).
Does God’s will include having children?
God’s specific will for every individual and every couple is different. For many, God’s will includes having children, whether naturally or through adoption. For others, His will does not involve having children.
Did God rebuke those who had more than one wife?
He did not prohibit this practice in the law, and He did not rebuke those who had more than one wife. God did rebuke Abraham for lying about his wife, and He certainly corrected Jacob on various matters, but not about his wives. Indeed, the nation Israel comes from the offspring of the four “wives” (2 wives, 2 concubines) of Jacob.
What if I don’t want to have children?
For those who do not desire to have children, committing the desire to God in prayer is also best. Sometimes our lack of desire is God-given. Other times, it is driven by past hurts, fear, or selfishness. When we expose our hearts honestly before God, He can help us sort out the mess, bring healing, and give us the desires of His heart.