Moses allowed divorce, Jesus disallowed it and also allowed it, Paul allowed it, and Ezra actually commanded it to appease God (Ezra 10). How is an honest Christian supposed to know what to do in this area?
2006-09-20 10:47:47 · 11 answers · asked by tandypants 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What?!?! NOT MORE BIBLICAL CONTRADICTIONS! CHRIST - NOW WHAT?!?!?!?!?!
2006-09-20 11:03:44 · answer #1 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think for the same reasons we as christian disagree on these issues today; we all have our own beliefs, disbeliefs, and opinions. In this situations, it feel that one has to be lead by their own heart. If you marry, and can't find peace in that marriage, if divorce is the only choice, then divorce. If you feel that marriage is not for you, then don't marry. But at the same time remember if your going to be sexually active and live with someone, Jesus said, its better to marry than to burn. Paul, Ezra, Moses and others were mere modern men like us today with their own faults and opinions. So I would say follow your heart and listen closely, and be lead by God alone.
2006-09-20 18:23:30 · answer #2 · answered by 2"CUTE"2B30 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't disagree. Since the beginning, divorce wasn't God's plan. Moses allowed it because of the hardness of man's heart.
God doesn't like divorce. But sometimes because of the hardness of man's heart, it happens.
Jesus mentioned reasons, adultary, idolatry or fornications. Paul said that if a believer's spouse doesn't believe, stay with. But if unbeliever hates the believing spouse, let unbeliever go.
God doesn't want divorce. But if an honest Christian is considering it, does the unbelieving spouse hate you or abuse you & can't stand being with you? Is your spouse commiting adultary against you? Is your spouse threatening your health or life?
If you are both obedient Christians, you just need counseling. Let God mend your marriage.
2006-09-20 17:56:31 · answer #3 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
read the bible mopre carefully and pray for guidance but Jesus said it was not in Gods plan it was only becouse of mens evil and the only ground for devorce was adultery but a woman can never marryu again
2006-09-20 17:50:33 · answer #4 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is what God says in the Bible about marriage. That is how an honest christian knows, read the bible in its entirety and you will know your answer.
2006-09-20 17:51:50 · answer #5 · answered by yeppers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because none of those men wrote the words attributed to them. They were written hundreds of years later to promote the agenda the patriarchs who wrote them wanted.
2006-09-20 18:00:47 · answer #6 · answered by irongrama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Galatians 5:14
The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."
2006-09-20 17:50:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
that's part of religion, keep every one confused so they can make new rules/laws when ever they want. you're agnostic what do you care?
2006-09-20 17:50:20 · answer #8 · answered by The Key Master 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
but since youre not a Christian why do you care??
2006-09-20 17:49:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's the bible, you can't expect consistency
2006-09-20 17:49:59 · answer #10 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋