Yackin: OK, Swift...

Yackin: OK, Swift...: "questions questions questions lets see hmmmmmm ok maby you know the answer to this one. Is it wrong to pray to marry and if so why?

Hmmm - my first thought was, it is always good to pray before you marry someone. :-D

At 10:30 PM, swift0014 said...
like the marry mother of Jesus in case that wasnt clear
"


Okay - praying to Mary. I guess the first question is, Why would anyone WANT to pray to Mary. The Bible says that we have direct access to the Throne of God through Christ. Hebrews 4:16

Also - 1 Timothy 2:5 "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus."

There is only one mediator, Jesus.

Also, Mary, although she was an honored woman to be chosen to be the mother of Jesus, and she is blessed among women (Luke 1:42), she is not Deity, nor omniscient, to be able to hear the millions of prayers that have been offered to her.

Also, when Jesus was asked about how to pray, He said to pray to the Father. Never in Scripture is there an admonition to pray to anyone but God. Some argue that it is like asking a friend to pray for them - but the problem is, it is not like asking a friend to pray for them. Deuteronomy 18:11 forbids "calling upon the dead" - and when it did happen in the Bible (Saul called upon Samuel), it was NOT a good thing, even though Samuel was a great prophet of God.

What are the bigger issues here? Some believe that the Deity of Christ makes Him unapproachable and it is easier to approach His mother. Well, that is a misunderstanding of the nature of Christ and His grace and mercy. We are to pray to Christ/God alone, to find mercy and grace in our time of need. He alone saves us. He alone intercedes for us. Thoughts, anyone?