Divorce

[JerryNumbers]

I would like to see what everyone's opinion on divorce is.

Do you believe there is any reason given in the Bible that a person can divorce their husband.

This is not a debate, there is a topic touching this subject right here.

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[Larry02]

Til death you do part. No excuses.

[kevinmiller]

I voted 'no.' God does not allow for divorce. It seems like you can be separated from an unsaved spouse but you are not allowed to remarry. And it is God's best to stay with that person if you can.

1 Corinthians 7:10-17

[ltl]

I would say God TOLERATES but does not PERMIT divorce.

A divorced person cannot remarry until their ex-spouse has passed away, fulfilling the vow "Till death do us part".

[bibletotingunslinger]

I am confused based on observation.
True many unequally yoked couples with one saved can cohabitate.
I do not know one.
"But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart"
2 of the men I speak of being wed to unbelievers are dead now.
One from alcohol and depression, one from hanging him self.
3 of them are divorced, happy, serving the Lord.
2 are still married and find refuge in leaning on each other.
one a good friend of mine, His wifes rule is, if he puts $5 on the offering, she gets to gamble $5.
I know 2 divorced Baptist Ladies, both happy serving the Lord, one full time.
I need to shut up and stay away from this subject, it is a sore spot with me. :sorry2:

[lettheredeemedsayso]

Although I don't believe that divorce pleases God I do believe that there are conditions for it.

I also believe for those of you that consider that there are no scriptural grounds for divorce. I contend that if you take this biblical view that there is forgiveness at the mercy seat because when Jesus Christ died was buried and rose again it was for all our sin. Any kind of sin in our lives should bring us humbly in repentance before the throne of grace. What a marvelous grace that was greater than all our sin.


GLORY!!!

[Madeline]

I agree Linda, I don't believe that divorce pleases God I do believe that there are conditions for it. The only thing a woman owes a husband who commits adultery is how to find the most direct exit to the home. A woman doesn't have to leave only for the safety of her children or herself but because this man is a liar (deceit of any kind is a lie). Marriage is an agreement based on Christian morality. It is not a contract into slavery to a deceitful liar. The husband is to love the wife as Christ loved the church and gave Himself for her. There is no action or behavior more submissive than what Christ did for the church. No wife in attempting to submit to the hopes and dreams of her husband (or his to hers) must ever live within a sinful situation...abusive behavior should be a cause basis for divorce. I'm not married but I have had abusive boyfriends before...and nobody should be treated in an abusive manner, especially being married.

Love,
Madeline

[HappyChristian]

God clearly says in His Word, "except it be for fornication..." Divorce is allowed by God for that reason and that reason alone. If there is an abuse situation, the non-abusing spouse should separate, but not divorce - there is a chance that God will work in the abusers heart and change him/her so there can be a reconciliaton. Even in the case of fornication, divorce is not always necessary. If there is repentance on the part of the fornicator and both spouses wish to make a go of the marriage, things can be worked out.

I will say, though, that if a couple has been married before to other spouses who are still living and were not in fornication, they can still be used of God - because of the mercy you mentioned. There are things that they may not do, but there are many ways in which they can minister and have a fulfilled life serving the Lord.

[Pastorj]

The OP asked for no debat on this thread. There is a debate already in progress. Please enter your thoughts in that thread as the op has asked.

[HappyChristian]

The OP asked for no debat on this thread. There is a debate already in progress. Please enter your thoughts in that thread as the op has asked.

You're right, sorry!!!

[lettheredeemedsayso]

LuAnne, many brothers and sisters who have been through a divorce need that kind of encouragement in the Lord.

[HappyChristian]

LuAnne, many brothers and sisters who have been through a divorce need that kind of encouragement in the Lord.

Yep - my own parents are one couple...made to feel like heathens at some churches. The church they are in now is great, though. Very compassionate pastor.

[Flourgirl]

I voted for certain conditions.... would constitute grounds for a divorce.

[Tim]

I voted for certain conditions.... would constitute grounds for a divorce.

Ditto

[bibletotingunslinger]

1 Corinthians 7:15 :peek: