Why divorce is not an option for Christians?

surrendersacrifice · #1 1st November 2009, 08:18 AM

To be a Christian is to follow Christ. To follow Him we must love Him. To love Him is to surrender our life to Him. To surrender our life to Him is to live a life that is His, and not ours. This means that we do and think what He does and thinks. We know that God is always faithful to us although we have been unfaithful to Him, and rejected Him by our sins. Furthermore, He sacrificed His own life so that we may be free of sin and have His life. To be a Christian, therefore, is to do likewise. In addition, since it is God who seals the marriage covenant no one can separate what God has joined together (Matt 19:6); and those who attempt to break this seal go against God. Divorce is therefore, absolutely prohibited for believers (Mk 10:11-12, Luke 16:18; Matthew 5: 31-32); and remarriage after divorce is adultery. Furthermore, a person whose spouse is unfaithful to him/her must stay faithful to his/her spouse just as God is faithful to us even when we reject Him (Hosea 3:1).

God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16) and is not pleased with the offerings of those who divorce their spouse (Malachi 2: 13-14). Jesus tells us that before making offering to God, we must reconcile with those with whom we have grievances (Matt. 5: 23-24). Therefore, a divorced person must first reconcile with his/her spouse before making an offering to the Lord.

Quasicentennial · #2 1st November 2009, 10:13 AM

Faithfulness is what sets people apart from unfaithfulness. If a Christian man divorces his wife and marries a woman of faithfulness then the marriage is clean. If a Christian woman divorces his husband and marries a man of faithfulness then the marriage is clean also. Satan can rob us of our faith but God allowed Jesus to save us to return our stolen faith. Christians don't always remain unfaithful. That's why Jesus is always present to save those when we need him. We make mistakes and Jesus forgives those who want forgiveness. Since God knows our future, many faithful believers who made mistakes always ask for forgiveness.

Johnnz · #3 1st November 2009, 02:26 PM

What nonsense. God does hate divorce when that means people are not taking marriage seriously and being footloose about their commitment. But God Himself divorced Israel because they persisted in living outside his ways.

John
NZ

byHISway · #4 1st November 2009, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by surrendersacrifice

To be a Christian is to follow Christ. To follow Him we must love Him. To love Him is to surrender our life to Him. To surrender our life to Him is to live a life that is His, and not ours. This means that we do and think what He does and thinks. We know that God is always faithful to us although we have been unfaithful to Him, and rejected Him by our sins. Furthermore, He sacrificed His own life so that we may be free of sin and have His life. To be a Christian, therefore, is to do likewise. In addition, since it is God who seals the marriage covenant no one can separate what God has joined together (Matt 19:6); and those who attempt to break this seal go against God. Divorce is therefore, absolutely prohibited for believers (Mk 10:11-12, Luke 16:18; Matthew 5: 31-32); and remarriage after divorce is adultery. Furthermore, a person whose spouse is unfaithful to him/her must stay faithful to his/her spouse just as God is faithful to us even when we reject Him (Hosea 3:1).

God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16) and is not pleased with the offerings of those who divorce their spouse (Malachi 2: 13-14). Jesus tells us that before making offering to God, we must reconcile with those with whom we have grievances (Matt. 5: 23-24). Therefore, a divorced person must first reconcile with his/her spouse before making an offering to the Lord.

This seems to be a frequent topic on here. In other words, much discussion and scriptures out there (here) to refer back to instead of forming an opinion on just one thread.

I'm simply putting this out there to those looking for answers on this subject.

drich0150 · #5 2nd November 2009, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by Johnnz

What nonsense. God does hate divorce when that means people are not taking marriage seriously and being footloose about their comittment. But God Hinself divorced Israel because they persisted in living outside his ways.

John
NZ

What He Said.

wayseer · #6 2nd November 2009, 03:21 AM

Originally Posted by surrendersacrifice

[font=Times New Roman][size=3]To be a Christian is to follow Christ. To follow Him we must love Him. To love Him is to surrender our life to Him. To surrender our life to Him is to live a life that is His, and not ours. This means that we do and think what He does and thinks.

We are not puppets with some old man in the sky pulling the strings. We live in a rather messy and at times unsavoury world - nothing is perfect. We makes mistakes, we trip and go over the edge. We pick ourselves up, dust off the dirt and grime and get going again. That is what life is about - overcoming obstacles.

demetriceedwards · #7 3rd November 2009, 12:23 AM

Make sure u find that special one before you "put a ring on it"

freeport · #8 3rd November 2009, 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by surrendersacrifice

To be a Christian is to follow Christ. To follow Him we must love Him. To love Him is to surrender our life to Him. To surrender our life to Him is to live a life that is His, and not ours. This means that we do and think what He does and thinks. We know that God is always faithful to us although we have been unfaithful to Him, and rejected Him by our sins. Furthermore, He sacrificed His own life so that we may be free of sin and have His life. To be a Christian, therefore, is to do likewise. In addition, since it is God who seals the marriage covenant no one can separate what God has joined together (Matt 19:6); and those who attempt to break this seal go against God. Divorce is therefore, absolutely prohibited for believers (Mk 10:11-12, Luke 16:18; Matthew 5: 31-32); and remarriage after divorce is adultery. Furthermore, a person whose spouse is unfaithful to him/her must stay faithful to his/her spouse just as God is faithful to us even when we reject Him (Hosea 3:1).

God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16) and is not pleased with the offerings of those who divorce their spouse (Malachi 2: 13-14). Jesus tells us that before making offering to God, we must reconcile with those with whom we have grievances (Matt. 5: 23-24). Therefore, a divorced person must first reconcile with his/her spouse before making an offering to the Lord.

Anything is able to be forgiven, but I wish people would be more in tune with purity and listen to their own hearts on relationships. They are holy.

heron · #9 4th November 2009, 04:17 AM

When looking at the whole law, certain things precede the divorce option:

Lev 20:10
If a man commits adultery with the wife of his neighbor, both the adulterer and the adulteress shall be put to death.

That leaves no one to divorce.

How many of these offenses lead toward a divorce...

De 27:25 `Cursed is he who accepts a bribe to strike down an innocent person.' And all the people shall say, `Amen.'

24 `Cursed is he who strikes his neighbor in secret.' And all the people shall say, `Amen.'

19 `Cursed is he who distorts the justice due an alien, orphan, and widow.' And all the people shall say, `Amen.'

16 `Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother.' And all the people shall say, `Amen.'

17 `Cursed is he who moves his neighbor's boundary mark.' And all the people shall say, `Amen.' (Claims on property)

22 `Cursed is he who lies with his sister, the daughter of his father or of his mother.' And all the people shall say, `Amen.'

Forealzchola · #10 4th November 2009, 02:06 PM

To me Divorce is an option in the following situations : adultery and physical and emotionally abusive relationships. God doesnt want you to be a victim