Do you agree with the New Testament when it says a divorcee who remarries commits adultery ?

Question

Only by infidelity is divorce allowed.

Otherwise the two newlyweds will be committing adultery for the rest of their lives.

Do you agree with this New Testament Law ?

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Answer 1

Yes, I affirm the truth of scripture.

Answer 2

In Catholicism marriage is a sacrament which means that God is part of the relationship and covenent. Divorce courts are secular only -- no human can or has the right to break the sacramental bond of a marriage. This is why it is not allowed. In a secular marriage you can get divorced -- since there was nothing sacramental or covenantal about it.

God Himself does not undo his covenants: the rainbow, circumcision, the new covenant of Jesus' blood.

What annulments do is to take a very serious look at the relationship between the two people from BEFRORE or at the time of the marriage. From there a determination needs to be made as to whether the two parties were actually "free" to have married in the first place.

Here's an example: a friend of mine years ago (40+) married her boyfriend. They had told the priest that they loved each other and were the right match for each other. They married within the church. What actually happened is that she lied to the priest.....he was not the man of her dreams....she was merely pregnant by him. She stated years later that if she had not been pregnant by him she would not have married him. Lack of maturity AT THE TIME of the wedding was cited as the reason for the annulment....the marriage should not have taken place. Yes the couple raised two children....they were not declared illegitimate because of the annulment.

On the other hand, if a couple marries and 20 years later the guy becomes a horrid gambler, it is not grounds for an annulment UNLESS he was ALSO a gambler AT THE TIME of the marriage.

The key words in Catholic marriages are "maturity" and "freedom". My friend was not free to marry....she married him "only" because she was pregnant....that's not personal freedom....that's entrapment!

Sooooooooo....yes, a person who has had a religious marriage cannot ask a court to undo the bonds of the covenant. A court can only undo the legal part of it -- not the religious. A person who is only civilly divorced cannot remarry OR date UNTIL an annulment has taken place. People with a religious marriage who only divorce civilly DO commit adultery when they date/marry another person.

In Catholicism, civilly divorced persons MAY attend Mass; however, they may NOT receive the Eucharist. They are no longer in communion with the teachings of the church.

Answer 3

Mark 10 is ready divorce. The disciples had been above all asking about Moses permitting the Israelites to create divorce certificates and ship their better halves away so that they might remarry. Christ tells them that Moses allowed this given that, "It used to be since your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law." - Mark 10:5 Then in Mark 10:11-12 Christ discrediting the instructing that man is "required" to dispense with his spouse when he suspects unfaithfulness (how can a person show mercy or forgive first, then?). Jesus's factor is that a hardened heart will have to not be the rationale we try to "set matters correct." Our love must be the intent. Christ naturally does not consider the old manner, saying it results in adultery. This clarification to the disciples additionally shows that Jesus is pronouncing if there are legitimate motives for divorce so be it, however, divorce shouldn't be a requirement. In different words, if you divorce any person only for the sake of divorcing them (illegitimate motives) then you are virtually committing adultery and can be judged accordingly. On the other hand, if the divorce is respectable, then so is a remarriage. The following are Biblical motives for ending a wedding: Unrepentant adultery- see Leviticus 18:1-30 and Matthew 5:32. Violent abuse- see Exodus 21:26-27 Desertion- see 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 ~~~ No arguments from me about that. Peace. :)

Answer 4

"New Testament" Law is an interesting phrase, since Christ fulfilled the law, but I think I know what you mean.

The law that you state is found in Matthew Chapter 5, and is spoken by Jesus Himself. I agree with the Bible, and since the rule is in the Bible, agree with the rule.

This is why marriage is a serious matter to not be entered into lightly, and once in, should continue to be taken seriously. It is intended as a permanent arrangement.

By the way, we're not saved by the law, but by the grace of God through His Son. Having said that, do not presume that breaking God's laws is acceptable behavior, just because you desire to be with someone. Love is never an excuse to sin. And by no means is all love a gift from God.

Answer 5

It's not for us to agree or disagree really, since it is God's law!! We are not to pick and choose what we want to practice from the Bible.....we are to follow it all!! And there is only 2 acceptable reasons for divorce....one being adultery, and two being death of a spouse. If you read Matt 19:9 it states:

"And I say to you, whoever divorces his/her spouse except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery".

This means that if one is legitimately divorced due to adultery being committed in the relationship by a spouse, then it is okay to remarry! Just like if your spouse dies, it is okay to get remarried then, too!!

Answer 6

Well, since you are still married in the eyes of God even if you have obtained a legal divorce, adultery is commited by the first one who has sex with a new partner. Then you are free to move on as I believe the Godly marriage is then ended.

Answer 7

"Do you agree with the New Testament when it says a divorcee who remarries commits adultery ?"
Not that it really matters, but yes, I agree.

"Only by infidelity is divorce allowed."
Matthew 19:8
Jesus replied, "Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning.

"Otherwise the two newlyweds will be committing adultery for the rest of their lives."
Yeah.


"Do you agree with this New Testament Law ?"
Yup!

Answer 8

In principle, God meant for one man to be united to one woman. It's a sacred bond where God creates a human soul in procreation. Because of "the hardness of one's heart" God allowed for divorce. But marriage is a state, and being divorced is a state. Divorce does not permit being joined to another person. Only death dissolves the marriage bond and permits a new marriage.

Answer 9

Divorce is allowed only through adultery which can not be remedied and abandonment. Death of a spouse allows for remarriage. Marriage is not to be taken lightly.

Answer 10

Yes, I agree with everything in the Bible and especially this law.

If divorced people would not remarry, children would not be so confused with four parents instead of two. Children want one mother and one father and no extras.

For sure when you remarry, you do not think about your children. Being poor and struggling never hurt anyone. Matter of fact it makes most stronger.

Answer 11

i dont agree with what you say. even though we should try and live a holy life, it is not following those laws that save us. its believing in Him that accounts us righteous. do you really think He's gonna hold that against us? that would make alot of believers not make it to heaven. ive never married and i still dont agree with your thinking.