FIRST SHALL BE LAST

Let's seek the TRUTH in scripture. It reveals in 1 Corinthians 7:12-17 ... That if a woman has a husband who is not a believer, and the man wants her to stay, let her not leave him because the husband is sanctified by the wife's belief.

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Remember that even though this is the first shall be last and the last shall be first study and even though this particular Scripture is not the actual forthcoming first shall be last and the last shall be first Bible verse, it does apply to other situations Christian encounter, in that most who deem theselves as first (those who shall be last) are usually haughty Christians and Christian leaders who absolutely thrive on judging others.

However, that brings up the question of God honoring every marriage license the local leaders are willing to make a little money on.

In particular in today's society where most go from ‘hello’ to ‘I do’ before establishing a foundation in friendship. Some marry out of CON-venience, lust, trying to get away from home, etc. ... The obvious result is division by divorce as it was not meant be in the first place. Is it not God's will to have them apart as they were not meant to be married and just made a poor choice?

Is God then divided against Himself because He wants Love to be FOREVER? God forbid. It is mankind's use of marriage that has brought on the divisions and variations of judgment. TRUE marriage is the union of two minds, hearts and souls and they become ONE in LOVE. Whether God deems a specific marriage REAL becomes THE question to ponder.

I want to take this opportunity in the First Shall Be Last The Last Shall Be First Bible Verse lesson to say that this is NOT a passport to get out of a marriage so you can go and be with a new man or woman you encountered by the wicked means of the enemy of you soul, God Forbid ... But rather the TRUTH for those who it applies to.

If you WERE married in LOVE and in God's eyes and you have become worldly and just want a way out so you can go and follow the trends of today like cattle to the slaughter, this is not applicable. If the shoe fits ... Slap that rascal on Cinderella. If it does not, it is not wise to try to apply it as the results will not be the same. He who hath wisdom, hear this TRUTH.

All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given. In other words ... All laws do not apply to all situations.

The TRUTH my friend is that ONLY the Lord knows the TRUTH of your situation. Obviously, He wants what is best for you, so you must find out from HIM what it is that you are to do. Religious leaders, friends, family, Paul and I can share our opinions but ONLY GOD can discern the TRUTH of this particular matter and guide you down the right path. Ask HIM to reveal the TRUTH to you. Ask Him to show you HIS Will. Ask in Jesus' name ... Pray without ceasing. TRUST in HIM.

If you have already divorced, do not sit around and judge yourself or let others judge ya ... That is God's job and He believes in mercy, forgiveness and Grace. What can your worry and doubt do but cause problems for you? Let go and let God. Now, let's get back to the First Shall Be Last The Last Shall Be First Bible Verse story.

At that time there were little children brought to Jesus so that He might put His hands on them and bless them, but the disciples turned them away. When Jesus saw it, He was upset and He said, Allow the little children and don't forbid them to come to me, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. He took them up in His arms, put His hands on them and blessed them.

When Jesus left that place, a man came running and kneeled at His feet and asked, Good Master, what can I do to inherit eternal life? Jesus answered, Why do you call me good? There is none good but One, and that's God. If you wish for eternal life, keep the commandments. The man said, Master, I've kept the commandments since I was a child. Jesus looked at him with love and said, You're missing one thing. If you wish to be complete, go and sell all that you have and give it to the poor and you'll have treasure in Heaven, then come and follow me.

The man grew sad at what Jesus said, because he was rich. Jesus looked at His disciples and said, I tell you honestly, with what difficulty will those who have riches enter into the Kingdom of God. The disciples were surprised at what He said, and He added, It's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God. Still surprised, the disciples said to one another, Who then, can be saved? Jesus answered, With men it's impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.

Then Peter said, We've left everything and followed you, what will we have? Jesus said, I assure you, those who have followed me, in the time when the Son of man will sit on the throne of His glory, you'll also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone that has forsaken houses, brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, wives, children or lands, for my name's sake, will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit everlasting life.