"Dear Pulpiteer,
I have a friend who has been married for a few years. They don't have kids and he claims it's because his wife has medical problems. I believe that they are willfully sinning by not trying. Please confirm my suspicions.
Sincerely,
The Valliant Quiver-filler"
Dear VQF,
You are a moron. Who are you to impute motives onto someone else's circumstances? What do you know? If your brother in Christ has said that it's a medical issue then that should be the end of discussion. His "yes" is his "yes". I hope you haven't "shared with him" your "concern" over this issue, or have been stupid enough to break fellowship. This couple is obviously hurting and you've stuck your nose into a very touchy subject with them that's none of your business, on top of which you have declared it to be sin. There are far too many idiots like you out there with the "if you've got 'em smoke 'em" attitude with your sperm. There's more to Fatherhood than just a one time sweaty deposit. Yet fools like yourself probably had kids before you even established a household that was financially able to sustain a family, which means you married without a plan and without the means to protect your wife. Now I'm not talking about people who lost their jobs in the course of a pregnancy because no one can control that except God Himself, rather I'm taking aim at lazy jerks who impregnate their wives with no plan for living or sustaining a family at all. You suck and your attitude toward your "friend" is appalling. Seek his and God's forgiveness and repent you prideful twit.
Sincerely, Pulpiteer
Hm.. isn't that a selfish thought - to ask to legitimize one's own selfish thoughts that are wrapped in a front of Godliness. Christ asks us to serve one another and not be selfish. Serve in love, good sir. It is a shame when people sinfully attack others, let alone brothers and sisters, in a self-righteous attempt judge others.
Further shame if Mr.Quiver-Filler argues Pulpiteer's comments as judgemental and not loving, no matter how caustic the remark. Please don't be vengeful - hard words produce a soft heart, a soft heart that is humble and Christ-like. Soft words produce a hard heart that is stubborn and unyielding.
Posted by: Ben | October 21, 2008 at 06:29 PM
True enough the abliity to produce children is not the high water mark of spiritualtiy.
Posted by: Rogers Meredith | October 24, 2008 at 02:01 PM
Hey
How's the week going?
Adam
Posted by: adam hall | October 30, 2008 at 02:39 PM