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1 | Can a divorced person remarry? | 1 Cor 7:15 | tuli | 39081 | ||
That's cheap Joe! | ||||||
2 | Can a divorced person remarry? | 1 Cor 7:15 | Reformer Joe | 39101 | ||
Actually, it's free! To say that a woman is bound to stay married to an adulterous husband is contrary to the words of Christ: "It was said, 'WHOEVER SENDS HIS WIFE AWAY, LET HIM GIVE HER A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE'; but I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except for the reason of unchastity, makes her commit adultery; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery." --Matthew 5:31-32 Notice that there is an exception to the "no-divorce" clause. Her husband quite clearly violated his covenant vows to his wife, so he is the one who caused the dissolution of the marriage. The Westminster Confession of Faith sums it up this way: "Adultery or fornication committed after a contract, being detected before marriage, gives just occasion to the innocent party to dissolve that contract. In the case of adultery after marriage, it is lawful for the innocent party to sue out a divorce and, after the divorce, to marry another, as if the offending party were dead." (WCF 25.5) No one is required to divorce an adulterous spouse, but the Bible certainly gives grounds to do so. Remember that righteous Joseph was planning on divorcing Mary quietly when he found her pregnant. The angel did not condemn his decision, but rather explained why the decision was based on misleading evidence. Furthermore, it is simply blasphemous for a man who calls himself a minister of God's Word to be aiding and abetting the violation of God's law in such a blatant and cruel manner (I am talking about the pastor in this case). But that's what happens when we place our pride and personality above the clear biblical mandates on church discipline. Your words in this situation were not only contrary to Scripture, but delivered in a most uncompassionate manner. Try working on tact a little. There are times when individuals need be be confronted with sin (such as the husband in this case); however, we are to speak the truth in LOVE. --Joe! |
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3 | Can a divorced person remarry? | 1 Cor 7:15 | tuli | 39105 | ||
She did not mention anything on adultery! I see there is a lot of sympathy here, which is a good thing, yet there seems to be more facts about the case arising at each posting. Maybe the lady should give all the facts before we get all wired up and take sides in a forum. By the way I find your theology very interesting. You seem to read a lot of what other people have to say and ally yourself and claim to be a follower of certain theologies !! Very interesting!! |
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4 | Can a divorced person remarry? | 1 Cor 7:15 | Reformer Joe | 39107 | ||
She certainly did mention adultery in at least one of her posts. What is not called for in most cases like this is not a quick "textbook answer," anyway. Reconciliation between spouses is certainly a God-honoring thing, but so is confrontation of sin and dealing with it. And Christian counseling very often is not that Christian these days. All I am trying to say is that giving a quick, knee-jerk response to a complex situation often doesn't take the whole issue into account from a biblical perspective, and often ends up offending a hurting person needlessly. It is interesting that you find my theology interesting. I hold what people write up to the standard of Scripture, and I think it is truly a blessing that God has equipped His church with sound teachers who can offer such great exposition of His Word! I consider the theology I hold to to be quite biblical, and welcome any correction from the Scriptures to show me where I am wrong on any point. --Joe! |
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5 | Can a divorced person remarry? | 1 Cor 7:15 | Eagleone | 39156 | ||
Joe, Since the last time that I sent you a baited question, re. "What is your definition of a 'Bible Bully'?" (Which you wisely chose not to respond to), I've been reading your posts. I have concluded that you are not the type of Christian I suspected you to be. I now feel that you are an intelligent, sincere man that occasionally speaks too quickly. When I say that you speak too quickly, I refer to the fact that your resevoir of knowledge overcomes you prior to forethought. Be that as it may, I respect your depth of scriptural knowledge and, more importanly, perception. I apologize for assuming that you are a Christian egotist with deep scripture knowledge. In Him, Eagle One |
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6 | Can a divorced person remarry? | 1 Cor 7:15 | Reformer Joe | 39174 | ||
Consider yourself forgiven. I find that interesting that that was a baited question directed toward me. Guess my discernment meter was on the fritz that day. You are correct, however, that there always exists a temptation to give the "knee-jerk" reaction myself. I have often found myself ready to leap at the keyboard to respond to an individual who posts something that really contradicts Scripture. Also, my wife can readily attest that egostism is something that I do indeed struggle with. God has blessed Christians with the truth, and often we have to struggle to remember that the truth did not origininate with our "super-brains," but rather that it is a revelation of God. Holding firmly to the truth is vital, but so is holding to it humbly. Thanks for the post! --Joe! |
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