The passage appears to be a dialogue involving a person named Hosea, who is considering marrying a prostitute as per God’s instructions.
It also discusses the potential conflict with the concept of an unequal yoke as it pertains to marrying a non-Christian.
In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul is emphatic about “not” marrying someone with different standards, citing potential consequences, including conflict, misunderstandings, arguments, and selfishness, that could lead to the breakdown of the marriage.
The passage questions the idea of whether it matters who one marries, given that both Christian and non-Christian marriages can end in divorce. It also raises the dilemma of perceived double standards between the Old and New Testaments.
First, God is incapable of mistakes, and He is ‘never wrong.’ He does not judge according to statistics. But according to His Divine will for the individual couple.
God’s decision is based on His Divine wisdom and righteousness, and it is for our own good.
GOMER THE HARLOT, who represents the nation of Israel, is already committing Adultery and is away from the Lord. HOSEA describes the Spirit of the Lord, who woos, loves unconditionally, and forgives—one willing to win Israel back as His own.
The children born to this couple prove the importance of not being unequally joined in marriage.
The first son born to this couple at the command of God was named Jezreel. (God sows it.) meaning…
“He will visit the house of Jehu and will put to an end to the home of Israel.
2nd Kings 10:11.
HOSEA’S name means (Salvation)
Numbers 13:10.
GOMER his wife, proved to be unfaithful,
Hosea knew she would be adulterous. We are reminded that the marriage was arranged to use the prophet as a symbol of Israel, who is unfaithful to the Lord.
You must ask God for wisdom to make the right choice for yourself.
James Chapter 1:5-7.
IF ANY MAN LACKS WISDOM, LET HIM ASK GOD FOR MORE. HE DOES NOT BECOME ANGRY AND TELL YOU OFF. HE GIVES IT FREELY.
THEN YOU WILL KNOW WHICH PATH TO TAKE.
So my friend, you won’t be disappointed, downhearted, discouraged, and depressed. You will enjoy His choice of a spouse.
The world’s way today is:
“TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!”
Living together and using the phrase
“MY PARTNER” is not God’s will. In my experience of counselling, adulterous couples rarely stay together. Unless they repent and give their lives to Jesus in complete surrender and live by the Word of God.
Godly marriages are rare, but beautiful, holy, and eventually become “one” in Christ as He and the Father are One.
Every Blessing.
Amen.
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