The word eunuch in the Old Testament is the Hebrew word [caric] (pronounced saw-reece'), meaning to be castrated. And by extension it means to be celibate or figuratively to live unmarried. Kings and Rulers would often use castrated men or eunuchs, as those who were charged with the management and care of women's chambers. This was done for obvious reasons, since it would be impossible for them to have sexual relations with the women that were under their care. The word translated chamberlain is the exact same word [caric] that is also translated eunuch in scripture who is a celibate or emasculated man.
But while that is the root meaning, by extension the word identifies anyone who won't have sexual union with a woman. For example anyone who, for conscience sake or any reason, will not enter into sexual union, has by implication made himself a eunuch and hopefully choosing to remain single or unmarried (celibate).
The Messiah spoke of those who "would not marry" for the kingdom of G-d's sake, and called them eunuchs. (Matt. 19:12) A one flesh union that cannot be torn asunder, therefore, intimate couples, these words of Messiah about divorce and two flesh becoming one, apply, were it does not apply to celibate men, as well as castrated men.
I have heard many women talk about their husband’s un-wiliness to have marital relationship with them, becoming self-made eunuchs. There seems to be too many having the same problem that it got me to thinking the adversary is trying to change the natural way of husband and wife. G-d sets down His plan and the devil changes it in every way he can. Are we going to allow this to continue to happen? Where are G-d’s warriors?
It seems to be a taboo subject that the devil easily spreads since no one talks about it. Well it is out of the closet now and we need to stop him in his tracks! That means men need to ‘man up’ to their marital responsibility and women need to let go of their built up feelings of ‘rejection and un-fulfillment’.
Celibate men do show emotions of love, hate, laughter and tears. They have no desire to becoming one flesh, which is why they do not marry. If a man becomes celibate after marriage he still has an obligation, according to G-d to fulfill his mate’s needs. (1 Cor. 7:5) Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.
Society has always taught women to satisfy their husbands’ needs even when they had their time of the month or due to sickness. Why the men were not taught the same is unimaginable!
The social engineering and political correctness that is running rampant in our society today is ‘what’s in it for me?’ It's the way of the devil’s world today to turn everything upside down, and esteem bad as good, and good as bad. It is his way to make scripture seem un-compassionate, evil legalism. The smooth and compromising words of nullification seem as good christian compassion. The world makes those who bear faithful witness to truth, bad people.
May our most gracious L-rd keep us rooted firmly in Him that we may endure to the end, through all hours of great trials and tribulation.
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I fully understand! I have been married for 27 years, and spent the first half arguing over lack of sex. Then I let it go to keep from filling frustrated and unfullfiled.
We have a great marrage but there is a lack of close intimacy!
I have been married for 40 year and our sex life was great, but then I got sick and needed time for healing.
Once I was healed, my husband seemed to loose interest in me.
How does one cope with that?
How true!!!!!!! Took the words right out of my mouth!!!!! Boy did this topic cause a major discussion at my house!!!!!!!! Pride get in the way of men's thinking!!!!!!! Why is it alright for men to be such jerks?????? They are responsible for the well-being of the mate they chose....aren't they? They don't see it causes the mate to commit sin in order to be satisfied....Makes me want to scream sometimes !!!!!
Don't you sometimes think there is ONLY AIR between the ears....Ha! Ha! Me thinks... God made women to correct the mistakes (No, I mean improve) on how He made Men.... God makes no mistakes....we just needed to come around to add the SPICE; and I don't mean bitter or ofencive spices.
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