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The Beauty of Staying Together (Former Title: DETOUR
Calvina, the young battered wife of Duane, is in desperate need of a new start in life. Will her jealous husband, the mad man with whom she had been unequally yoked, prove too much to ever hope for a chance of staying together--a chance to fix her troubled marriage?
We encourage you to read the two main character profiles before reading the first chapter. We can be so wrong in the strong initial opinions we form of people, which we see in The Beauty Of Staying Together (originally published under the title: Detour), a story based on true events.
¿Qué tiene que ver conmigo? por Teófila Gottfried
Lo que leemos en la Biblia tiene que ver con todos los seres humanos, sean cristianos o judíos, ateos o agnósticos, budistas, musulmanes o adherentes a alguna de las filosofías o nuevas religiones que surgen en el mundo. ¿Por qué? Ver mayor información sobre este interesante libro.
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What Does the Christian Bible Say About Sleeze and Promiscuity?
Sleeze and promiscuity is promoted in modern styles of dressing, in the movies, in television shows, in the lyrics of "songs," in popular dances, in books, in the constant use of profanity during conversation, and even in university and college courses. It's no wonder that many very young children know how to seduce. Many are addicted to pornography, engage in the abuse of children younger than themselves, and are often street wiser than some adults who live what is now labeled a boring, nerdy life. Does the Christian Bible have anything to say on the subject of sleeze and promiscuity?
The scripture of 1 Timothy 2:9 reads, "In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array." Unfortunately, many Christian "leaders" misused this scripture to teach women in the church against adorning themselves with any kind of jewelry, braiding their hair, wearing make-up, and against many other things that have nothing to do with the true message of 1 Timothy 2:9. It should be obvious that the scripture is speaking against dressing according to a certain mind-set, because it says that females are to dress in modest apparel with "shamefacedness." Modesty and shamefacedness do not refer to any specific style of dress. They refer to the mind of the one who dresses.
There are many different styles of dress that would reflect modesty and shamefacedness, just as there are many different styles of dress that would reflect sleeze and promiscuity. A woman can avoid being indecently exposed by dressing in a skirt, pants, shorts, a suit, sportswear, a dress, a uniform, and other types of clothing. Likewise, sleeze and promiscuity can be seen when dressing in the same types of apparel. The pants can be skin-tight, the shorts and the skirt can barely cover the thigh, the blouse or top portion of a dress could be very low cut. It is all about what's in the mind, which reflects its contents outwardly in speech, and in dress.
Sleeze and Promiscuity in Males
Does this mean that sleeze and promiscuity is promoted only by females who have no modesty or shamefacedness? Of course it doesn't. However, they are the ones who generally suffer more than do males the horrible consequences of promoting sleeze and promiscuity. Sadly, few people keep in mind that the commandments issued in the Christian Bible reflect God's concern for the protection of the people he made. There is nothing that can change the truth that the woman is the weaker vessel (1 Peter 3:7). The Lord is not pleased with abuse against her.
Also, it should be remembered that some females engaging in sleeze and promiscuity were victims of abuse. This certainly is not an excuse for the behavior, but it is a proven reason. It might be difficult to understand why and how such females could promote what harmed them. Lack of understanding, however, doesn't change reality.
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