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1 | Divorce | 1 Thess 4:3 | AnneDenise | 77457 | ||
Since divorce is forbidden under the New Testament, what is a married person who discovers that s/he is in a bad marriage to do? What if the offending spouse turns out to be abusive or unsaved? | ||||||
2 | Divorce | 1 Thess 4:3 | gracefull | 77487 | ||
Searcher is correct. Scripture requires you stay married, But I suggest you look beyond the requirements. Jesus taught on numerous occasions that the highest form of love is to give ones self for another. Look beyond what is 'required' because if one is married outwardly but rebellious or resentful in the heart, God will have much difficulty in reaching the spouse, (and indeed the believing spouse is in sin as well). One is not submitted to God who obeys outwardly but when one obeys from a heart of love and trust. He desires to reach the spouse, to demonstrate His love through the believing spouse. (sanctified by the wife) We as believers should submit to the LOVE of God while walking in the commands of God. In this can the miraculous working power of the Holy Spirit produce a Godly marriage, rather than a marriage of suffering. God bless P.S. I do not suggest one stays in a physically abusive situation, but in seperating, continue to believe God to turn the spouse around. |
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