Christians: Why Christians are not allowed to get divorce? would it be a sin to get divorce?

Question

In fact, there're tons of christians couple get divorces every day...

Answer 1

Christians are not living their lives according to God's instructions in the Holy Bible. For an example:

Proverbs 31

1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. 7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. 8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. 9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. 10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. 19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. 25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

If people followed this description there would be zero divorces.

Answer 2

Catholics believe that God established the marriage bond in such a way that a marriage between baptized persons can never be dissolved.

Mark 10:9 states, "Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate."

And Matthew 19:6 says when two people marry "they are no longer two, but one flesh."

Tearing this one new intimately joined person into two is spiritually impossible.

Therefore the Catholic Church believes that God does not recognize civil divorces.

However the Church can investigate the situation. If it discovers that the parties were not truly joined by God and hence a full spiritual sacramental marriage as understood by the Church was not present then the Church can issue a declaration of nullity.

This is sometimes mistakenly called an "annulment."

Then parties are then free to marry for the first time.

With love in Christ.

Answer 3

The reason why some Christians get a divorce in that they too are sinners and needs God's forgiveness. We Christians are NOT perfect in anyway except through Christ.

Yes, divorce is a sin because God made it when you marry someone you are one. Not two, but one. And so now that they are one the share their lives with each other. It's so sad how many people get divorced. I pray that when I grow up that I will make the right decision, and have a lasting marriage.

Answer 4

Yes, unless the divorce was received on the grounds that Jesus gave us, then it would not be a sin.

God, the Originator of marriage, designed it to be a permanent union. But is there any Scriptural reason for a person to divorce his or her mate—and one that would allow for the possibility of remarrying? Jesus addressed this matter by declaring: “I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except on the ground of fornication, and marries another commits adultery.” (Matthew 19:9) Sexual infidelity by a mate is the only ground for a divorce that will allow the innocent mate to remarry.

In addition, the Bible’s words at 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, while encouraging marriage mates to stay together, allow for separation. Some, after trying very hard to preserve their marriage, feel they have no choice but to separate. What can be acceptable Scriptural grounds for such a step?

One is willful nonsupport. When getting married, a husband assumes the responsibility of providing for his wife and children. The man who willfully fails to provide the material necessities of life “has disowned the faith and is worse than a person without faith.” (1 Timothy 5:8) So separation is possible.

Another is extreme physical abuse. So then, if a mate physically abuses his wife, the victim may separate. (Galatians 5:19-21; Titus 1:7) “Anyone loving violence [God’s] soul certainly hates.”—Psalm 11:5.

Another ground for separation is the absolute endangerment of a believer’s spirituality—one’s relationship with God. When a mate’s opposition, perhaps including physical restraint, has made it impossible to pursue true worship and has imperiled the believer’s spirituality, then some believers have found it necessary to separate.—Matthew 22:37; Acts 5:27-32.

However, if divorce is pursued under such circumstances, one would not be free to enter a new marriage. According to the Bible, the only legitimate ground for divorce that permits remarriage is adultery or “fornication.”—Matthew 5:32.

The Bible allows only one reason for getting a divorce that frees a person to remarry, and that is fornication (Greek, porneia, gross sexual immorality). If fornication is committed, then the innocent mate may decide whether to get a divorce or not.—Matthew 5:32.

After telling the Pharisees that the Mosaic concession of divorcing their wives was not the arrangement that had prevailed “from the beginning,” Jesus said: “I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except on the ground of fornication, and marries another commits adultery.” (Mt 19:8, 9)


Marriage involves two people with differing personalities learning to develop common interests and working together toward common goals. Marriage is a lifelong commitment, not a casual agreement that can be lightly abandoned. In many countries, divorce is not difficult to obtain, but in the eyes of a Christian, the marriage relationship is sacred. It is ended only for a very serious reason. (Matt. 19:9) Christian spouses can avail themselves of wise counsel from the Bible, support from fellow Christians, and a close, prayerful relationship with Jehovah. A successful marriage endures, and over the years, it brings happiness and contentment to husband and wife. More important, it brings honor to God, the Originator of marriage

Answer 5

Divorce is in fact a sin except in the case of Adultry. But it is no more or less a sin than any other sin. Jesus clearly taught that all sin is the same. Divorce, adultry, theft and even child abuse are all the same.

There is no one without sin. We all have fallen short of the glory of God

What is so wonderful about God is he is all loving and forgiving. He gave us an answer to all sin, even divorce. Jesus died on the cross. He was the final sacrafice. All those who believe in Him as Lord and Savior shal have everlasting life in heaven.

Answer 6

my opinion is ,

BECAUSE BIBLE SAYS THAT , IF A MAN MARRIES A DIVORCE WOMAN, THEN HE SHOULD BE PUT TO DEATH.
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Matthew 5
31 "You have heard that the law of Moses says, `A man can divorce his wife by merely giving her a letter of divorce.'
32 But I say that a man who divorces his wife, unless she has been unfaithful, causes her to commit adultery. And anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery

Mark 10:12 "And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery."

There is a death penalty for an adulterous in the bible Leviticus 20:10 "If a man commits adultery with another man's wife--with the wife of his neighbor--both the adulterer and the adulteress must be put to death."

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THAT MEANS NO BODY CAN MARRIED A DIVORCED WOMAN. Because its an adultery. and adulterous should be punished to death according to bible. THATS HOW I BELIEVE DIVORCE IS PROHIBITED IN CHRISTIANITY.

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Answer 7

A christian can not divorce and marry another except on adultery.

Mat 5:31 It was said also, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
Mat 5:32 but I say unto you, that every one that putteth away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, maketh her an adulteress: and whosoever shall marry her when she is put away committeth adultery.

Answer 8

There are a ton of Christian couples who get divorced, but does that make it right? No. There are many people who murder. Does that make murder right? Still no. Biblically, God says that He hates divorce. That's why it's wrong. Why Christians still do it; I don't know.

Answer 9

God created marriage to be a life long commitment, but there are two reasons why divorce should even be considered. See the enclosed link.

Answer 10

It's not wrong to get a divorce. But the bible says clearly if you would divorce, you can't remarry another. Otherwise be reconciled together again. Unless he/she has committed adultery.