Matt 5:32, Matt 19:9, Mark 10:11-12, Rom 7:3 and 1 Cor 7:11
For the record, she committed adultery and divorced me. I did not know she had committed adultery until 4 years later.
As I read the above passages, I'm forced to consider myself a saved divorced man. Am I not saved and divorced and a man? Yes, I am saved, and yes I am divorced, and yes I am a man. Then are these instructions for the unsaved? I don't believe so. So, as a saved divorced person, do I obey the letter of the law which only pertains to women remarrying, or do I obey the spirit of the law, which would not permit remarriage.
I won't base my life decisions on the opinions of Yahoo! members, but I was interested in hearing your opinions anyway.
2007-03-05 05:48:27 · 7 answers · asked by jcolino 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm getting a lot of feedback - thanks. But the crux of the question is, if the verses about how a divorced person should live are not for me, then who are they for? I know I'm forgiven and have been given a new chance, but this is a new chance to follow His word - not to ignore parts I don't like because they pertain to me. Thanks, and keep the opinions coming.
2007-03-05 06:07:05 · update #1
Christians are to obey the spirit of the law. Having said that, I see no Biblical prohibition against your remarriage. Your wife divorced you so she could fornicate outside of your marriage. Whether you knew it at the time or not, this was behind her decision. If you were to remarry, the cause for your sin would be placed upon her shoulders: Matt. 5:32 reads "But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality CAUSES HER to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery."
Ultimately, this is between you and God. Pray about it and speak with your pastor.
2007-03-05 05:55:36 · answer #1 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Many do not understand what is spoken about the law in the Old testament. Just as our government has two sides to the law, Rules, and penalties for breaking the rules. God established the laws, rules to live by, He also required payment for sins, which are the works of the law. Jesus Christ died, He paid the Price for our sins, there is no more sacrifice to be made, it is all explained in Hebrews chapter 10. We now live under Grace, Jesus has paid the price, we don't have to go and sacrifice animals any more. We are sill bound by the laws the Moral laws of God. Jesus Christ death on the cross was not the ok for us to go out and break the laws. He didn't tell us, Ok, I am going to the cross so you can throw out all the things My Father said to obey. Here is an example for you. Someone goes to the Court House and pays a fine for you, then while they are there they tell them, I am going to pay every single fine he makes from now on. That means you no longer have a penalty to pay if you break the law. It does not mean you can throw the law out the window and no longer obey it, because you are still bound to obey the law of the land.
2016-03-16 05:07:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best advice to you? Get in the Bible and find out what God says about it for yourself and I see in part where you have. Check out the Old testament where God talks about it. Have you repented? God hates divorce. Is it the end of the world? No. Can God make your garments clean again? Yes. As for remarriage? You need to listen to the Holy Spirit. (#1) Anyone should only get married if God clearly shows them to. Is your heart pure and clean before God? What are your motives for getting married? God's word will show you more about yourself in the light of what God thinks. What is broken can be made new. Seek God through prayer and fasting. Listen to Him.
2007-03-05 06:02:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
let no make break what God has bound - but does that mean God cannot break it - yes He can and in some cases it is permitted by God to get a divorce, sounds like yours is in that catagory - there is nothing that strictly says that someone cannot remarry nor does it say one should remarry - this is a case by case decision one that you and God need to figure out what is best for you and the kids (if you have any) - stay faithful to Him and if He wants you to remarry He will bring the right person to you
2007-03-05 05:55:38 · answer #4 · answered by servant FM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you are divorced and do not plan to remarry does not mean that God will not bring someone else in your life - the person who is the half to your half. It would be best if you kept your opportunities open.
2007-03-05 05:57:05 · answer #5 · answered by Je veux changer le monde 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I understand...and I don't have scripture to back it up, but...if the person you are married to commits adultery, then you yourself are unbound by the laws of marriage once you are divorced.
2007-03-05 05:54:31 · answer #6 · answered by Buff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These verses have been mindboggling to say the least. Especially to a person who was not raised a Christian.
Im really happy Im a muslim tho, Islams laws about divorce and marriage are very very clear.
2007-03-05 05:53:28 · answer #7 · answered by Antares 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋