I think this is because the enemy attacks women in different ways than he attacks us. He tells them that they are worthless. When we look at our sin and see it the way that God sees it, it helps us appreciate the sacrifice that Christ made for us on the cross.
And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,
Missionary?
Interesting idea, but the exact reverse of my meme.And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,
But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
Evidently, it is in some way possible to leave a wife for the sake of the gospel. I am not speculating as to what "left" means in this case, that's a can of worms, and certainly not suggesting we do it, but this simply shows us the Gospel is more important than your marriage. So, if marriage was placed more important than the Gospel, it would be an idol. It is therefore possible for your marriage to be an idol, in certain circumstances, according to Jesus.
Did I change your mind?
You will note that the verse is addressed to men and husbands are specifically left out of the rather extensive list. It would appear that husbands don’t fit into this passage.And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,
But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
Evidently, it is in some way possible to leave a wife for the sake of the gospel. I am not speculating as to what "left" means in this case, that's a can of worms, and certainly not suggesting we do it, but this simply shows us the Gospel is more important than your marriage. So, if marriage was placed more important than the Gospel, it would be an idol. It is therefore possible for your marriage to be an idol, in certain circumstances, according to Jesus.
Did I change your mind?
You’re going to have to explain this one. How was Sapphira idolizing her husband? It’s hard to express complex ideas in memes.
Notice he’s referring to men and the leaving of a husband for the sake of the gospel is not included in his statement?And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,
But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
Evidently, it is in some way possible to leave a wife for the sake of the gospel. I am not speculating as to what "left" means in this case, that's a can of worms, and certainly not suggesting we do it, but this simply shows us the Gospel is more important than your marriage. So, if marriage was placed more important than the Gospel, it would be an idol. It is therefore possible for your marriage to be an idol, in certain circumstances, according to Jesus.
Did I change your mind?
I should have read your post before posting
Never hurts to have multiple voices!
Ah, but @windblown's meme says you cannot idolise your husband "or marriage". I was responding to the "or marriage" part. I never said a thing about idolising husbands.
Then you’re being a little obtuse since it was pretty clear that she was speaking to women.Ah, but @windblown's meme says you cannot idolise your husband "or marriage". I was responding to the "or marriage" part. I never said a thing about idolising husbands.
Seriously, I suspect that may be possible also but agree there is no direct scriptural statement to that effect.
