The bible says you can only get a divorce when the your spouse commits adultery. =)
God Bless
2007-06-15 08:14:31
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answered by Anonymous
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DIVORCE AND SEPARATION
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.
2007-06-15 15:16:10
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answered by jeffaroooskie 1
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The controversy over whether divorce and remarriage is allowed according to the Bible revolves primarily around Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:32 and 19:9.
The phrase “except for marital unfaithfulness” is the only thing in Scripture that possibly gives God’s permission for divorce and remarriage. Many interpreters understand this "exception clause" as referring to "marital unfaithfulness" during the "betrothal" period.
In Jewish custom, a man and a woman were considered married even while they were still engaged “betrothed.”
Immorality during this "betrothal" period would then be the only valid reason for a divorce.
2007-06-15 15:15:54
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answered by CanadianFundamentalist 6
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I believe the teaching you are looking for is in the 19th chapter of Matthew.
Yeah, God is OK with divorce in the case of adultery, but I think He would be alot happier if the couple loved one another enough to forgive.
After all, He loved us enough to forgive, even though we are all sinners.
Just a thought.
EDIT: Evidently not everyone understands that, in Christ, men and women are completely equal.
2007-06-15 15:18:15
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answered by Anonymous
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I'm glad you asked for a "Christian only" response because it alerted me to disrespect your wishes and put in at least two cents worth of decent response for you.... that's something you won't get from the bible beater clan.
Don't worry about what god might be happy with.... that's just nonsense.
Do what's best for the happiness of both partners of the marriage and for the children that may be involved. If it looks like a marriage is failing, salvage it into either a successful reconciliation or at least into a successful divorce where everyone can win a better life. It's the duty of both parties of the marriage to be generous to each others needs and to provide a safe, stable and peaceful future for the children. This is the time to call on your highest virtues and use them wisely for the best benefit of all parties concerned.
Good luck to you and your family.
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2007-06-15 15:24:28
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes the Bible mentions divorce in the case of infedility.
Deuteronomy 24:1
When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house.
There are other scriptures that speak of this as well.
2007-06-15 15:26:33
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answered by lisaandpathailey 4
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The offended party has a right,biblically,to seek divorce...Personally,I hate divorce.....if at all possible,it would be preferable to salvage the marriage....however,you are not wrong or in sin to terminate the bond.
Good question
2007-06-15 15:17:46
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answered by bonsai bobby 7
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Divorcing is a sin against God especially having an affair. But he will forgive you just like he forgives everyone else.
2007-06-15 15:15:37
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answered by popsicle230 2
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According to the bible its only ok if the woman cheats. If the man cheats he's all good
2007-06-15 15:14:54
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answered by dougness86 4
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yes you can divorce, if your husband is a cheater, or beats you, adultery is a sin, its one of the ten commandments.
2007-06-15 15:14:18
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answered by californiadudette1991 2
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