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Originally Posted by Augusta  It's not so much that you can point to a specific law against it in scripture, but it is a matter of the state of ones heart and faith in God that shows forth. |
But I think this is the real issue. Often we come across things for which we personally have a distaste. And often they aren't spoken against in Scripture so we try to establish "principles" from various places in order to bind another's conscience. It happens with things like drinking, smoking, gambling, etc. I've tried to do it with dangerous recreational activities like sky-diving. But, as Paul said, though certain things may not be "expedient" that doesn't make them unlawful. You do not know a person's heart yet you are saying that if they were to want two boys and two girls instead of four girls (perhaps they want to carry on the family name?) this shows they are operating from a bad heart and a lack of faith in God. I just don't think this is a fair assertion for reasons already stated. You would not be consistent with that sort of categorization across the board.