Tamu sana!

Exactly! It's about the spiritual significance behind the act of taking the name.

Hi Kandi. Thanks for your response. I think you misunderstood Kadzo. Kadzo was simply giving an example of what happened to someone and hence pointing out why the name change was an advantage in that specific scenario. Secondly, We did address the issue of those who have not changed their names but still have good marriages. The whole point of the video was to raise the benefits of name change and the possible underlying principles connected to it. We are not trying to start a new doctrine. 😂 Finally, I like it that you are keen to differentiate culture from divine principles. But don't forget that God often used the culture of the jews to highlight spiritual truths and principles. For example, we see how Christ uses the pastoralist culture of the jews when he talks about the shepherds and the sheep as a way of telling us about Himself and his believers. He also uses slavery and bond servants in the Jewish culture as a way of showing us about sin and the power of redemption. He also does this multiple times when talking about the jewish marriage ceremonial culture while pointing to Himself as the groom of the church. A culture only becomes bad when it contradicts the ways of God. Otherwise, if it does not, we are to critically analyse it and see what divine principles we can derive from it. As we concluded on the conversation, we did mention in the video that the choice to change a name is yours as an individual. Follow your conviction on the issue. Name change is not a doctrine that everyone must follow. It is a personal conviction if you are able to perceive any principles tied to it. If not, well and good.

Yes, it's really about the spirit of the letter.

Thank you for watching Ivy.

Glad you enjoyed the content Christine. 🙂

Thank you for tuning in Christine. 🙂

Hi Beverly. A marriage that is modelled after God's heart and precepts will always work. What makes it difficult is when we get into it and try to lean on our own understanding. So the advice here ios to figure out, why is the marriage not working? And what can we do about it? Because when two people really want to make it work and are willing to do anything it takes, it will work.

Divine principles are cast on stone. We cannot adjust or play around with them as we please. What we can play around with is the application of the principle. For example, love is a principle that we must all work with. The only thing we can play with is the application of it. For one couple, spending time with each other may be more practical while for others, serving each other may do the trick. But at the end, the principle of love is being applied by all.

We are glad to hear that Becky. Barikiwa sana.

Yes. It is a personal choice based on personal conviction.

@@SoilaandCurtis Conviction. Yes! Because interpretation of the Bible also has to do with conviction. I can't wait for the topic on submission.I also think that it is also about conviction.

Karibu sana Okumu.

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You could have just edited your comment from the 3 buttons next to your comment instead of using asterisks ​@@babiryemercy2634

Hahaha. Thank you for always tuning in Mercy.

Thank you for staying tuned.

I love the responsibility angle.

Amen to that Brian. Thank you.

Thank you for watching.

Thank you for coming on board Linnette. Glad you enjoyed the content.

Thank you Esther.

Thank you ! There is so much to unpack about the points raised in this episode. I don’t agree with much of what has been said. For instance there is mention of not rebuking people who chose to take up the names but at the same time they rebuke those who do not agree with the culture/tradition who defend not taking it up based on its patriarchal nature. 🤷🏾‍♀️ it’s giving antithesis and paradoxical.

Agreed

It is beautiful to be one It is the essence of marriage He is the head It doesn’t make the women any less Like the way we took on the nature of Jesus Christ and His name and His Spirit, his everything… Marriage is a reflection of our relationship with God ❤

You're accurate, it's cultural & of no legal consequence. Marriage is a legal status proved through a certificate. People change names for various reasons & it's a different set of laws from marriage laws.

No offense but if you argue from a patriarchy point of view,,,, begs the question..... What about taking you father's name as opposed to your mother at birth?

Thank you Wamutetei. We bless God and are glad that the content is edifying you. Baraka sana.

Ours weren't good enough? 😂

Glad to hear hat Viz. 🙂

Hahahaha. Kaendeeee kabisa.

There is a difference between a name and a brand. The brand is the individual, not the name per se. There are many celebrities who have changed their names over the years and still remained relevant even with the new names.

The process is definitely hectic for sure. You will need a thick skin to put up with this government system of ours. Also, many career women have changed their names either by hyphenating or replacing their surname and their career or brand didn't suffer. But at the end of the day, the choice is really between you and your spouse.

Glad to see you too Esther.

Hahaha. But the dreads were good too.

Yeeeeessssss!!!! Shout this at the hill tops! Well said!

Spot on!

It's a tiresome process

More than a year. Essentially the process can even take just a few weeks. The problem is usually corrupt officials in the government offices who deliberately delay your process so that you can bribe them for them to make it faster.

Hi Winnie, in what way exactly?

Islam allows divorce, Christianity does not.

@@MoraaOsiemo In Christianity, God hates divorce. But it doesn't mean He doesn't allow it. In some cases, there are grounds for divorce.

@@SoilaandCurtis I am aware but even after divorce, one should not remarry as long as the ex spouse is still alive.

@@MoraaOsiemo This is not accurate. I know the scriptures wheres you are getting this from, but there is a whole issue of context and interpretation when it comes to this teaching of divorce and remarriage. We will do a video on it soon.

@@SoilaandCurtis can't wait, but I thought scripture is the manual for Christianity.