Mal 2:14-16 for I hate divorce, says the Lord
Mt 5:32-22 to divorce or marry divorced wife is adultery
Mt 19:4-6, 9 to divorce wife and remarry is adultery
Mk 10:11-12 if either divorces and marry divorce = adultery
Lk 16:18 to divorce & remarry or marry divorced = adultery
Rom 7:2-3 wife consorts = adultress if living, but not if dead
Serious Questions for Bible believing Christians...no disrepect intended. God Bless. Merry Christmas.
2006-12-20 05:04:00 · 15 answers · asked by Lives7 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Where in the bible does Jesus say that papers may be drawn up to split what God has joined together?
A serious inquiry. God Bless.
2006-12-20 05:09:29 · update #1
It's not just christians, but I have to say it is a sad testimony against christians that so many divorce. I wish more christians would give the marraige a chance before giving up. That is what the vow is about.
Sometimes in marraige, you can have valleys where sometimes you can't even remember what you loved about the other person, they seem like a stranger to you. They dissappoint you or hurt your feelings. They can become caught in a sin that hurts the marraige. But that is where the vow comes in. It says I will stay no matter what (excluding cheating and abandonment). Now people usually bring up the abuse issue so I have to say, abuse is a something that needs to be brought into accountability to his church brothers and sisters and not hidden. If they don't stop abusing, no woman can be expected to be subjected to abuse and leaving the man can save her life, which is MORE important than the marraige vow. God will not commend a woman who arrives in heaven by staying with a husband that she allows to kill her. He wouldn't want her to have her life taken so that is a seperate issue. But outside of abuse and adultery and abandonment, married people should stick with it longer. Most times when they get past it, they are closer than they ever were before had they not been faced with such challenges.
2006-12-20 05:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by sheepinarowboat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simply put, they are not Christians, otherwise they would listen and obey the counsel Jesus gave pertaining to divorce.
Surely you have the words: "so-called christians"
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, or the death of the husband or the wife..
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 God. 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.
2006-12-20 06:40:49 · answer #2 · answered by BJ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately you can not live only by the verses in a book. If you live by the ideas in the book great but realistically how could you want someone to live with and be beaten by his or her spouse? Or in a marriage where the husband or wife beat or sexually abuse the children? Or even when the husband and wife are simply miserable?
I know God does not want or expect man to live life like this. Yes I think marriage should be entered into as a lifelong commitment but not under any circumstance should there be no escape possible. Marriage should not be a jail cell with no escape or chance or parole if the circumstances dictate one is needed.
You must also understand that Gods book was written by MEN who interpreted the visions that god spoke to them, not women either and they will put their own slant on the interpretation.
So with that said I do not believe God would want a marriage to continue if it ended in the destruction and sometimes even the murder of one or more lives.
2006-12-20 05:18:15 · answer #3 · answered by Kdude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian love Jesus with my heart and soul. I am totally against it but most Christians divorce for other reasons than adultery. For instance if a Christian wife may be going to church believe in God but her husband may not whereas he may be totally different to her (opposite) and may be abusing her hurting her metally, physically and she begs God for his mercy to get out of that life situation that she is going through and Yes, God answer prayers, he may let him leave the home one day and never come back. The next thing you know he sends a file for divorce for her, so he can re marry. This is what she has being praying for.
2006-12-20 05:15:55 · answer #4 · answered by Licious 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah as per bible rule goes christians shouldnt be divorced unless Lk 16:18 to divorce & remarry or marry divorced = adultery
Rom 7:2-3 wife consorts = adultress if living, but not if dead
n i believe tht ppl shouldnt be divorced either cuz man n woman r made for each other
2006-12-20 05:12:15 · answer #5 · answered by suzana r 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
realize that humans are NOT perfect adn neither are Christians, yes Jesus said that divorce is bad and it is but if people rush into things and get married before they really know the person or know how things will work out can cause people to not to be able to live with each other. people should avoid divorce and stuff like that but sometimes you can't.
2006-12-20 05:08:54 · answer #6 · answered by Chocolate Lover :-) 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
God is all know, loving and forgiving, and many other wonderful things, so if you make a mistake I don't think an all loving God would want you to pay for it for the rest of your life and be miserable.To be loving and caring to others your first have to be happy with yourself, and living in a bad marriage and or a lie or unhappy one is not doing so.
2006-12-20 05:11:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because God divorced Israel.
Isa 54:5 For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.
Jer 3:8 And I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel committed adultery I had put her away, and given her a bill of divorce; yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went and played the harlot also.
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2006-12-20 05:08:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Jesus also said papers can be drawn up if necessary Humans make mistakes...easy to love the wrong person..Abuse happens , ignorance etc..
2006-12-20 05:05:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because people make mistakes. Or should I stay married to a guy who beats me and my kids?
2006-12-20 05:17:32 · answer #10 · answered by Freedspirit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋