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NASB | Malachi 2:16 "For I hate divorce," says the LORD, the God of Israel, "and him who covers his garment with wrong," says the LORD of hosts. "So take heed to your spirit, that you do not deal treacherously." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Malachi 2:16 "For I hate divorce," says the LORD, the God of Israel, "and him who covers his garment with wrong and violence," says the LORD of hosts. "Therefore keep watch on your spirit, so that you do not deal treacherously [with your wife]." |
Subject: Should we Divorce? |
Bible Note: Dear Brian G. Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus! Meaning no disrespect, but I think that we should not ask other people to divulge too much personal information on this very public forum. If we really feel that we can be of assistance to someone, it is only common courtesy to offer a more private means of communication, i.e. an email address in our personal profile. To all I say, we are here to share from our experiences, our study, our heart and our calling to the body of Christ. However, there is a certain propriety that must be maintained for the sake of other members. Whatever we may propound, the true working of God in a person's life will probably occur in an environment of physical (not virtual) fellowship, one with mutual responsibility and love that is manifest in daily communion. Let us never think that this forum is any kind of replacement for the local church, and for true shepherding in the unction of the Holy Spirit. Sheep and shepherds alike have accountability before God that cannot be measured in an internet relationship. Please note that I do not discourage all pleas for help and questions about personal needs! Indeed, many saints are not in a church that will provide these fundamental Christian services. (how sad and shameful!) But 'airing our laundry' is no replacement for Godly counsel. I ask those with 1) a calling from God to shepherd (pastor/elder/deacon), and 2) a certain amount of spiritual maturity and experience in the area of responsibility, to make themselves available on a more personal level. This can be done using internet mail services such as Hotmail. For those unwilling to 'get involved,' please do not offer advice beyond basic Bible sense and encouragement to seek the counsel of a responsible shepherd of the flock. Brian, I'm sorry to use 'your' post as a place to comment to all our fellow forumers. I hope you will understand my motive is not to speak to you personally. In Christ Jesus, charis |