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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]." |
Bible Question:
I recently met with someone claiming to have the gift of prophecy. He has many years in the ministry. This was the first time we had ever met. A friend had introduced us… He was very direct and came right out and told me that my wife and I should divorce. That God had never ordained our marriage…that we were married in sin, living together before getting married. That God would not bless sin and therefore could not bless our marriage. My wife has held this same position for over two years now…I haven't mentioned anything to her about this individual's view point. She has been asking for a divorce for over two years now. We lost our third son a few days after his birth, due to a birth defect and shortly after that she approached me for a divorce. I am searching for the Lord's direction here; we have two small children now and I have not loved my wife for many years. We have a dysfunctional relationship struggling to survive. I also come from a dysfunctional family. I am look for Truth!!! |
Bible Answer: Dear pricefhome, Greetings in the name of Jesus! If this 'prophet' met you in a private circumstance and told you to sunder what God has ordained, then this is a false prophet, or at the very least a false prophecy. Jesus can change any circumstance! And He will! First, get Godly counsel from a shepherd that you both can trust, and place your family (and your marriage!) in his care. Attend the same fellowship together (at the same time!), and agree to serve God together, and He will surely make your hearts one. As the head of your household, you are responsible to make the steps (in love and care) to get things going in this direction. If you are not loving your wife, first settle that before God. Next, if your wife will not seek counsel together, then you first go to a shepherd (one that really cares for his flock) and tell him your desires, and ask for his advice and prayers to that end. Finally, with patience and perseverance, ask the Lord to make these holy desires into a reality. I, too, am a product of a dysfunctional family, and have seen God stop the cycle. Not only that, but He has brought healing and faith to my whole family. No, it was not a 'rewind' and creation of an 'alternate history.' But it is a healing of the present situation, and peace is upon my family; my parents, siblings, and children. My friend, have faith in God, not in irresponsible 'prophecies' or 'words of knowledge.' Indeed these gifts are still at work in the church, but always to the edification of His body, His flock. Blessings and peace to you in Christ Jesus, charis |