mo1.pptxA Deeper Look at What the Bible Says about Love
Mengru Li
What is Love ?
God’s love for Mankind
Love your neighbor
What the Bible says About … Sex?
Dt22: If you find your neighbor's ox you shall return it. If a man falsely claims that his new wife was not a virgin he shall be punished.
Bible
The Bible says that sex is a way for a husband and wife to express their love for one another. God did create sex to be a beautiful and enjoyable expression of love.
Sex is a Good thing.
Premarital sex
Premarital sex, or sex without marriage means sexual intercourse between an unmarried man and an unmarried woman. If either party is married, then it is adultery
Religion's view
All religions forbid premarital sex.
The first point the Bible makes very clear is that sex - all types - is designed specifically for married couples. Non-married couples are not to practice premarital sex.
Is sex a sin?
"Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral."
In the proper setting, sex is not a sin.
In fact, sex is God’s idea. The word sex is not found in the Bible. The numerous mentions of the word in society, and the world’s tendency to sneer, have given the word a certain amount of notoriety.
But God never intended it to be a dirty word. It is only outside of marriage that sex is sinful.
God made it very certain that the marriage bed must be kept pure
What is the definition of Marriage?
• Marriage contracts vary but typically include details of: • Polygamy • Divorce • Where the couple will live • Responsibilities
Contracts
Muslim Wedding
Muslim Rites of Passage Wedding Ceremony
Muslim weddings are not based on the values that the Western world holds
Usually there are readings from the Koran and the vows are exchanged in front of witnesses from both families.
Many wedding customs are a matter of culture and not of Islam itself
The actual Muslim wedding is known as a Nikah. It is a simple ceremony, at which the bride does not have to be present so long as she sends two witnesses to the drawn-up agreement.
Sometimes the bride and groom are situated in different rooms and sign the contract separately.
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Chinese Marriage
Chinese Marriage Superstitions - The Color Red
The color red plays an important part in a Chinese wedding. Red is the symbol of joy - and what is more joyous than a wedding? Red is the dominant color for Chinese weddings, from clothing to candles on the tables to red firecrackers.
