My spouse has moved in with someone.
2006-09-29 10:52:51 · 24 answers · asked by catladi 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It all depends on why the two of you are separated. According to the world (or "worldly people"), most would say yes it is okay to date, but really forget to think about what they are really saying. Malachi 2:16 says how Jehovah the God of Israel has hated a divorcing. That principle still applies today. The scriptures also state the groundrules for divorce. (See Matthew chapter 19). Verse 9 of Matthew 19 says "I say to you (God speaking), that whoever divorces his wife (or divorces their husband), except on the ground of fornication, and marries another commits adultery.
If your spouse marries the person he moved in with, he would be committing adultery because he is married to you and has no sound basis for divorce, unless you committed adultery. If have not committed adultery, then you are still "married," although currently seperated. However, if he committed adultery, you can legally file for divorce. Those who committ adultery often do so in secret and wait for sometime to confess. If no adultery was committed between the two of you, you two would have to work things out because "what God has yoked together, let no man put apart."
I hope this answer and counsel helps you. Thanks,
2006-09-29 12:15:14 · answer #1 · answered by the_answer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If youre a believer, you really need to be legally divorced from your spouse before you go off seeking another spouse! They have technically already cheated on you and broke the marriage covenant but your next logical step is to divorce the person, not take someone else in. And its ok to date but keep it friendly and not sexual, otherwise youre a fornicator and no better than the adulterer that just burned you!
2006-09-29 11:15:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends... If by "date", you mean lust after, then no, it's not okay. If you can date someone you don't want sexually, then I see no scripture covering that situation. There are, however, many scriptures covering adultery. Then, too, you have the option of interpreting scripture for yourself. Some would say divorce is not allowed either. I find that only divorce for cause of adultery is acceptable. You decide.
2006-09-29 11:03:05 · answer #3 · answered by reformed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can date. You shoud get a legal separation and file for divorce.
2006-09-29 10:57:56 · answer #4 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long as you are honest when a date becomes more than casual.This does not mean that you should tell every person that you date but only if you start getting involved. By all means enjoy yourself
2006-09-29 11:01:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it comes to divorce, and you have been seperated but not divorced. you can still be accused of adultry of you date anyone else.
finalise the divorce first. it will look better for you in court if he is living with someone else and you are still single.
2006-09-29 10:57:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, because my friends mom isnt divorced but has been dating a man for a year now!
2006-09-29 10:55:17 · answer #7 · answered by P!ATD GIRL! Luvn Brendon Urie! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says that God hates divorse and it is not exceptable except in cases of unfaithfulness (this does not mean you will go to hell for it though) if your mom is divorced it is fine for her to date.
2006-09-29 12:26:49 · answer #8 · answered by Monika B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know where you are coming from...but a lawyer will tell you NO .... i would try to get my divorce finalized as soon as possible!!!!! this way you can get on with your life
2006-09-29 11:09:43 · answer #9 · answered by Katfish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you have to get divorced and annuled in order to be able to date again.
2006-09-29 10:55:02 · answer #10 · answered by erinmitbaren <3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋