Things, we should seek to act in a way that glorifies God. We should refrain, if only for the sake of a weaker brother. If we are specifically informed that there are evil associations, then Scrutinize the origins of meat (or of a ritual like the unity candle). I would think that Paul is saying it is unprofitable to overly The NET Bible, (Dallas, TX: Biblical Studies Press) 1998. 11:1 Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. I do not seek my own benefit, but that of many, so that they may be saved. 10:32 Do not give offense to Jews or Greeks or to the church of God, 10:33 just as I also try to please everyone in all things. For why is my right being judged by another's conscience? 10:30 If I partake with thankfulness, why am I blamed for the food that I give thanks for? 10:31 So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 10:28 But if someone says to you, "This is from a sacrifice," do not eat, because of the one who told you and because of conscience- 10:29 I do not mean yours but the other person's. If an unbeliever invites you to dinner and you want to go, eat whatever is served without asking questions of conscience. 10:25 EatĪnything that is sold in the marketplace without questions ofĬonscience, 10:26 for the earth is the Lord's and its abundance. Not seek your own good, but the good of the other person. "Everything is lawful," but not everything builds others up. I'm inclined to apply Paul's words here which pertain to "meat offeredġ0:23 "Everything is lawful," but not everything is beneficial. This is what the Lord meant when he said, 'On this account, a man. ![]() As you join now in marriage, there is a merging of these two lights into one light. They are two distinct lights, each capable of going their separate ways. I would think that the burden of proof rests with your pastor friend. The two outside candles have been lit to represent both your lives at this moment. While the candle is being lit we read Genesis 2:18 (or a bit later) through verse 24. Light the unity candle, and that this act symbolizes the couple coming We simply say that the couple is going to ![]() I believe that the way we do it, it is biblical and freeįrom any pagan practices. I don't promote the use of a unity candle, nor do I I would say that in about half of the weddings I perform there is a (I'm not really that attached to many of the marriage traditions, personally, and certainly not the extravagence.) I would think that much of what we traditionally do at a wedding ceremony roots that are not necessarily biblical. ![]() I heard John Mac Arthur speak the other day and he was mentioning the number of traditional marriage traditions that come from ancient Rome. It's origins are that distant and unknown, I doubt that it is worth the effort for us to pursue. Honest with you, I am not sure of the origins of this tradition. Thanks for your question about the use of the unity candle.
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