Marriage is the first institution established by God in the book of Genesis 2,it is a holy covenant which is the symbol of relationship between Christ and His Church. Most Christian leaders teach that is to be seen as the last resort when all effort to reconcile an unbearable marriage is abortive. Just as the bible teach us to be very careful when going into marriage,divorce should also be avoided as scary as a plague. Honouring and keeping your marital vows is one thing that honour and glorify God,God is happy whenever He see that couple are living happily. What does the bible really say about divorce,are there any bible evident that support divorce and why?
1 Corinthians 7:10-17 "To the married i give this charge(not I,but the Lord):the wife should not separate from her husband(but if she does should remain unmarried or should go back to her husband)..." God shun separation of couple that is why He spoke through Paul using the word "Should" in any situation a woman must not think of divorce neither the husband,if any thing should happen that will warrant separation they should both remain unmarried or if they marry they have committed adultery. Malachi 2:16 gives us an insight of what divorce is,it shows that a man that divorce his wife i wicked because the man duty is to protect the wife,then you know the end of a wicked man. On what ground then must divorce take place,what must the spouse hold on for him/her to say she is filing a divorce paper or she want a separation.Matthew 5:31-32 "It was also said,'Whosoever divorce his wife,let him give him a certificate of divorce.'But i say to you everyone who divorce his wife,except on the ground of sexual immorality,makes her commit adultery,and whosoever marry a divorce woman commits adultery."
some scripture to read : Hebrew 13:4,Matthew 19:4-6,Mark 10:12
Jesus gave us a reason for divorce if the man or woman is caught in the act of immorality apart from this,there is no excuse for divorce.
Some unacceptable reason for divorce
1 falling out of love with your spouse.
2 not having anything in common any longer
3 The marriage is not the will of God for me.
4 We are incompatible
5 He/She lied to me before marring
6 I am happy without him
These and more are unacceptable reason for separation if your marriage is in danger seek for counseling,and see the positive way to make your marriage work.
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