Bible Question: My husband was verbally, somewhat physically abusive, did mind games and since I was previously married for 39 years when my husband died he felt he should have some of my estate but what he had he wanted to leave to his 12 year old son. We are now separated. My question is will I always be married to him as long as he lives or if he divorces me at the end of a year am I free to marry or would it be adultrey? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Ames, Divorce is definitely not an "unforgiveable" sin, and Jesus Himself made a slight "condition" for the justification of a divorce in Matthew 5:32. Please do not misunderstand me, divorce should be avoided, if possible, at all costs. But Jesus in no way presents divorce or adultery as something that is 'unforgiveable', and John 4:16-26 is very telling of how Jesus handles this issue. Marriage is a "covenant" relationship between a husband and wife. Our relationship to Christ is also a "covenant" relationship. If our covenant with Christ is 'broken' when we sin, then Christ is willing to forgive us when we repent and turn away from our sin. A marriage can be saved, but it is only a "mirror" of our relationship (as the church) to Christ (Revelation 22:17). And since it is only a "mirror" of what is to come, I do not believe that divorce is something that cannot be forgiven, even though I do believe that it should be avoided at all costs. Blessings to you, Makarios |