My husband ran around on me all the time and he done drugs behind my back. He once hit on my sister and showed his privates to her out of our door. After 3 yrs. of hell on earth, I made him leave. Even after 8 yrs. & I have a wonderful man of God now that I am married too, I still wonder if God has really forgiven me for this.
2006-07-01 13:48:44 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
im very sure that he has. i think that was the best decision you could have made...getting divorced. no woman should be in a situation such as that. i give you props for being so brave.
i dont think god intended for you to be with your ex husband, and it was just a mistake that you have to learn from. everything has its reason.
but now god has given you a new, real man. learn from your mistakes so that you keep this marriage going strong.
if you have asked for forgiveness and really meant it, i'd say definitely god has forgiven you. i do agree that divorce is sometimes necessary. i think god can agree to that as well...
god bless and take care.
2006-07-01 13:54:25 · answer #1 · answered by kit 2 · 7⤊ 4⤋
At least the way I was raised and taught, and from what I believe in now after the fact, divorce isn't something God thinks is bad and would punish you for it. The Church is more pissed at you for getting divorced, not God. Again, this also depends on what you faith you are...this is based on the teachings of my Church.
God forgives you no matter what as long as you confess and repent and know that you have done something bad. Didn't realize divorce fell under this category.
That guy was an ****** anyway. Good riddance.
2006-07-01 13:56:56 · answer #2 · answered by Isles1015 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you are in the right. Why would God want any person in a bad situation to stay there? That is not God's way. Your new man, that sounds like a wonderful person, is a gift from God. A blessing to you. God is not vengeful or angry, and only wants what is best for his people. You have nothing to worry about and are not in wrong for divorcing this terrible man. Why would he punish you for anothers wrong doings?
2006-07-01 13:57:35 · answer #3 · answered by Sean L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're struggling because of your first husband and the divorce that resulted. You had to do what you had to do in order to stay healthy. Not everyone believes that divorce is a sin. I hope you much happiness and success in your new life. You've been given another chance, God may have sent this man to you. You think??
2006-07-01 13:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by tdc64804 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you should have thought about that before divorcing. Too late now, move on w/ life.
I mean I wouldn't have stuck around with the asshole either but then again I'm not religious. I mean if God is pissed it's only b/c you choose to marry a jackass instead of having better judgement.
Just get over yourself and stop worrying about silly crap.
2006-07-01 13:50:42 · answer #5 · answered by Corn_Flake 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry! Jesus said that all manner of sin and blasphemy will be forgiven (except blasphemy of the Holy Ghost) I am divided on the issue of divorce as remember that the law was given only to the children of Israel and never the gentiles. When Jesus spoke of divorce he was talking to the Jews of his day and relating his comments to the law. Apart from this I am unaware of any reference in the Bible which would prohibit you from being married again. I am a born again believer and have re married due to similar circumstances and I don't have any problems with my actions as after all, the Lord didn't say we were to go insane with our husband or wife just for the sake of staying married. There is a clear commandment in the Bible for husbands, "husbands love your wifes" Don't worry about it and just move on with your life.
2006-07-01 14:22:18 · answer #6 · answered by mandbturner3699 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if God was really looking out for your better interests, then why did he let you Marry such an Idiot. God didn't forbid divorce, as the Bible was not written by God, it was written by a bunch of Misogynist males, who sought to control everybody especially women. Wake up Hon, and smell the roses, you have been lied to by a bunch of fat "Good ol' Boys" who don't and never did care spit about anybody except themselves and to say that they were inspired by God is the final joke.
2006-07-01 13:55:44 · answer #7 · answered by Crowfeather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the Bible... we were given permission for divorce in the case of cheating or one person being non-christian (un-equally yoked). Your husband qualifed on many counts from the sound of it. God would not expect you to stay in such an abusive relationship.
Ask God to help you accept His forgiveness. Sometimes that is the hardest part. Congratulations on standing up for yourself and moving on to a better relationship.
2006-07-01 13:56:25 · answer #8 · answered by curiouschick18 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God totally forgives you. Your ex-husband disrespected you, and didn't treat you the way you deserve. In the bible, it says that humans were created in God's image. Therefore, God does not want you to stay someone that disrespects you, because in doing so, that person is also disrespecting God and the sanctity of marriage. You should move forward with a clean conscience and the knowledge that you did the right thing.
2006-07-01 13:52:15 · answer #9 · answered by AnswerBlaster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be sure of your salvation, first and foremost. God is a forgiving God and He loves you more than you can ever know. It is you who have not forgiven yourself. God has cast all of your sins, the ones you repented for, the sins of omission and commission, the one's he knows you'll commit tomorrow, next year and in 10 years and cast them into the sea of forgetfullness. You need to do the same. God doesn't like divorce as much as He doesn't like lying, overeating, being disrespectful to parents, et cetera. WE assign the heaviness, worry, weight and woefullness to sin and shortfalls. Consider spiritual counselling so that you can truly know God's unconditional love for you. If not, meditate on the 23rd Psalm and know for sure that you are forgiven...without that knowledge you are forfeiting that ABUNDANT LIFE (John 10:10) that Jesus died to give you.
2006-07-01 14:07:24 · answer #10 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God isnt against divorce. Biblically speaking, there are 2 things that make divorce ok. 1. Infidelity 2. Turning your back on God
So sounds like based on what you said, God is cool with what you did.
2006-07-01 13:52:02 · answer #11 · answered by Boba Phatt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋