what about divorce

[SAMPLEWOW]

RirhtFromWrong,
The real question here is where do I fit in Gods eyes.

What does the bible say.

 

[RightFromWrong]

You really need to do more research before you make blanket statements SAMPLE....I went on google and looked up "main causes for divorce" this is just one that I found which basically agreed with me.

http://www.divorcereform.org/cau.html

 

[SAMPLEWOW]

I just went there to and 2 out of the first 4 said;marriage is the main cause so I suppose were both wrong.xoxoxoxIMEAN IT THIS TIME I'M GOING TO BED. Besides I'm not sure God is in this conversation anymore with that in mind I'll say,GOOD NIGHT

 

[BibleMaMa]

You can not be a pastor or deacon, but as someone else mentioned you can serve the Lord in many other aspects. Go soul winning, music director, announcer, sunday school teacher, youth director etc.. there are many things you can do.

Some churches will even let you preach a message. My church when we have anniversary sunday lets some of the men in the church preach a message.
There is a divorced man there and he has been a blessing to the church. God can use you.

Take it up in prayer and your pastor.

 

[Johnv]

Originally posted by Marcia:
JohnV, maybe I'm misunderstanding you here, but it sounds like you are saying that someone should or must divorce his/her spouse if they commit adultery (your terms about the husband "putting his foot down" and divorcing the wife).

No, I'm saying that it's scripturally permissible.

Actually, I think efforts should go on for a long time for reconciliation through prayer and whatever other means are possible (unless the adulterous spouse has remarried).

While I agree, it's unfortunatel that many Christians see that as a sign of not being able to be a proper manager of one's home. Sad, don't ya think?

 

[Johnv]

Originally posted by JGrayhound:
I disagree. I think you have read the last part into being "free". I think those 2 "outs" can be used as justification for divorce (as a last resort) but it DOES NOT follow that they are free to re-marry. In fact, it appears that remarriage is adulterous.

Scripture doesn't appear to apply that. In fact, Paul encourages people with sexual desires to marry, and does not make an exception for the divorced.

Do you really think a covenant is so easily ended? It can be violated by divorce, but I do not think that the covenant comes to an end just because of divorce.

I beg to differ that adultery and desertion are "easy". They're incredibly severing and irreperable to the marical covenant. Ask anyone who's been the victim of adultery or spousal abuse (a form of desertion). They would not use the term "easy" at all. In fact, remaining in such a marriage is easy. Leaving is hard.