Babu Aure A Sama? (No Marriage in Heaven?)


On a Sunday morning we were in Sunday school treating a topic on Heaven. I taught the villagers how beautiful heaven would be and the wonderful things believers would enjoy if they make it there. All these were according to the Sunday school manual of the church. The manual mentioned that there would be no sorrow, sickness, poverty, worries and all travails of the earth when we get to heaven.
Also, according to the Bible, there will be no marriage in heaven as Christ would be the Bridegroom and the church would be the Bride.
“For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.” -Matthew 22:30

Joint Service of All Christian Denominations at Gbaukuchi Village
In my usual charismatic manner, I taught the topic with so much passion, narration, description and drama that I expected the whole church to be enthusiastic and desperate to make it to heaven.
However, I noticed one man was not happy all through the teaching so I was not surprised he was the first to raise his hand when it was question time. I obliged him. Speaking in Hausa which was translated by my assistant who is the church’s interpreter, our dialogue went as follows.
“Oga you said there will be no marriage in heaven?”
“Yes, that’s correct” I responded.
“What will be the way out? Or will a man…a whole man just remain like that?” 
The whole church roared in laughter. I laughed too but controlled myself not to be hysterical. I looked around at the faces of the men and I could see they too were eager to hear my response. I paused for a while. This question was obvious. How will a man deal with sexual urge or please himself seeing that there will be no marriage in heaven and fornication is not permitted here on earth let alone in heaven?

According to Philippians 3:20-21
“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.”

Thank God for the above scripture that says we would take up new bodies in heaven fashioned like that of Jesus, bodies that won’t feel sexual urges and pain, not susceptible to sickness or diseases, a completely new body meant for the worship of the Master only. This I explained to them in detail. Though they all nodded in agreement but I could see some were still not satisfied. Well the Holy Spirit will do the rest and we shall understand it better by and by…

 “While we live in these earthly bodies, we groan and sigh, but it’s not that we want to die and get rid of these bodies that clothe us. Rather, we want to put on our new bodies so that these dying bodies will be swallowed up by life. God himself has prepared us for this, and as a guarantee he has given us his Holy Spirit” 2 Corinthians 5:4-5


Comments

  1. NetaMay 15, 2020 at 9:04 PM

    Lol. Very funny, so eager to read more. Well done Sir

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  2. UnknownMay 16, 2020 at 5:59 PM

    Very funny, poor man. He has no clue. It is a good reminder for us all to understand what Heaven and Earth is about and how they are different. I personally like the way the bible verses to support the discussion.
    Well done Pastor!

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  3. MolaraMay 16, 2020 at 6:13 PM

    This is why church community is important. People can come freely and listen to the true word of God. We need to hear and know the truth regarding what God is saying about Heaven. This way, we could be guided in our thoughts, actions on this earth in the right direction and be able to prioritize our needs by the help of the Holy spirit.
    Funny story! Keep up the good work sir and thanks for sharing.

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  4. UnknownMay 17, 2020 at 9:49 PM

    Wow so nice

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  5. SolomonMay 17, 2020 at 10:51 PM

    Thank you sir

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  6. UnknownMay 18, 2020 at 9:23 AM

    This article is really full of insights. Thanks Sir for sharing

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  7. UnknownMay 18, 2020 at 5:22 PM

    This is insightful and shows understanding

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  8. ADETOMIWAMay 18, 2020 at 11:34 PM

    great one sir

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  9. UnknownMay 22, 2020 at 9:02 PM

    Nice sir

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  10. IsiMay 23, 2020 at 8:03 PM

    So interesting. Thank God for the Holyspirit.

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