by Standerinfamiycourt
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On Sun, 3/26/17, <“standerinfamilycourt”> wrote:
Subject: Re: There’s Still Time to Give!
To: “Moody Radio” <moodyradio@moodycommunications.org>
Date: Sunday, March 26, 2017, 1:13 PM
Dear Moody Radio Management,
Perhaps this shortfall Moody keeps experiencing over the past few years is the Lord’s chastening, and not the economy. Many of us certainly love Up for Debate and most other Moody programs, but can offer no money for Moody Radio until all programs that regularly sanction legalized adultery are ceased and apologized for. If there’s a need for a “blended family pastor” ( just because he appears to be a “successful” legalized adulterer), it’s not surprising at all. People living in defiance of God’s clear word, rightly-divided, have homes absolutely rife with dysfunction – how can it be otherwise with the coveting and wrongful retention of another’s God-joined, covenant spouse (Matt. 19:6; Mal.2:14) ? It is the wicked desire to cling to this soul-destructive ongoing state of sin that fuels the demand for the likes of “Pastor” Ron Deal, as well as wicked books written by a host of adulterers and adulteresses (James 4:4).
Moody has on occasion shamelessly even offered these books as a donation-spurring mechanism, tickling the ears of people who desperately need to instead repent. Programs such as Focus on the Family, Family Life, and Building Relationships are three among many on Moody which are an affront to the kingdom of God for this reason, encouraging millions to live for self instead of taking up their cross of forgiveness and obedience to the harder commandments of Christ.
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ὃς ἐὰν ἀπολελυμένην γαμήσῃ μοιχᾶται
whoever if her having been divorced shall marry commits [ present-indicative verb tense – Matt. 532b; Matt 19:9b-KJV, Luke 16:18 ] adultery
What IS surprising is Moody’s unabashed embrace of something that’s pointing the audience to hell instead of away from hell. R A Torrey would have been appalled, since Jesus stated on 3 different occasions that EVERYONE who marries a divorced person is committing ongoing adultery.
Torrey, in “How to Pray” (1900): “The prevailing immorality is found everywhere. Look at the legalized adultery we call divorce. Men marry one wife after another and are still admitted in good society; and women do likewise. There are thousands of supposedly respectable men in America living with other men’s wives, and thousands of supposedly respectable women living with other women’s husbands.”
It is on this same basis Paul stated twice to the body of believers that no unrepentant adulterer has any inheritance in the kingdom of God, and also stated twice that only death, not any act of men, dissolves God-joined holy matrimony or severs the God-created,. supernatural one-flesh entity (sarx mia) which Jesus described in Matt. 19:6.
History has shown that no society can stand for more than 2-3 generations after enacting unilateral divorce if church leadership also accommodates it rather than remaining salty in resistance – witness ancient Israel who had to undertake the purging repentance from unlawful marriages described in Ezra, chapters 9 and 10, to recover their nation. Witness the late Roman Empire which was vanquished two generations after enacting the equivalent of today’s unilateral divorce — but Christ’s church survived and thrived because early church fathers were nearly unanimous in the faithful teaching that only death ends holy matrimony, and in disciplining its adulterers in the fashion Paul instructed in 1 Cor. 5. Failure to repent always leads to an insufficient number of well-adjusted citizens to overcome the rising numbers of wounded, deranged, demented and dysphoric citizens produced when both church and state institutionalize what Jesus consistently called adultery.
Two states with rare, godly legislators (Texas and Oklahoma) are currently working to repeal this immoral and unconstitutional civil law that has cost much of the church its very integrity over the past 5 decades — why do we hear nothing of this on Moody? Where is the call to prayer and fasting for God’s kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven? Could it be the snare of the fear of man is greater than the fear of God?
Respectfully, There’s Still Time to REPENT !
[“standerinfamilycourt”]
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This is a tough one! I’ve conducted much research on the rich history of Moody Bible Institute, so I also hold a special appreciation for how God has used this school and the radio station. Backed by D. L. Moody, the institute has played a pivotal role in spreading the gospel since the late 1800s. Yale graduate and conservative theologian Reuben Torrey was chosen specifically by Moody to superintend the school (1889-1908) because Moody had confidence that Torrey would lead the school under the work, power, and person of the Holy Spirit (Dorsett, A Passion For Souls). Torrey was replaced by Reformed Episcopalian Dr. James Gray who laid out and maintained more of a conservative evangelical role for the Bible school. I don’t believe Torrey would necessarily be surprised at the current positioning of the school due to various on-going theological tensions regarding the Holy Spirit that were occurring even at that time. I do agree that he would be dismayed and heart-broken to see the wobbly reinforcement of what he also states as “legalized adultery”.
I truly appreciate your firm boldness in addressing this with WMBI and providing solid scriptural truths for them to honestly consider. WMBI is simply a small representative arm of the whole body of Christ. The church is struggling (and in many cases fighting) to compromise/excuse/defend its stance on marriage and divorce and remarriage. Other Christian radio ministries are not exempt—yet look at the unprecedented influence for Biblical truth (and the restoration of marriages!) they could all have with carefully Spirit-directed programming and courageous coverage on this issue! So glad you mentioned the current “reporting” aspect on no-fault legislation! I pray that the Lord will direct your letter to those whose hearts are open to carefully examining what you’ve written! May this be yet another seed planted and watered by the Holy Spirit to bring forth the beautiful pattern of marriage that our Creator designed!
Thanks for your comments, Nina, especially the historical insights. The body of Christ has much to fast and pray for.
I agree that Moody is not the only Christian radio offender attempting to “sanctify” the institution of adultery in the harlot church of today, but they seem to be by far the most influential and prolific. Their silence (instead of advocacy) on what the Lord is doing in Oklahoma and Texas is inexcusable.
Not to excuse them, but even D. L. Moody refused to get into “theological debates” explaining that he desired to stick with the “gospel” and the saving of souls. His evangelistic influence remains, but how about the saving of the souls of many precious “spouses” and those caught in the snares of divorce and remarriage? My soul aches for these precious ones as well! Thank-you for lifting high God’s banner of marriage via your websites. Much appreciated!