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NASB | Matthew 5:32 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:32 but I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except on grounds of sexual immorality, causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who has been divorced commits adultery. [Deut 24:1-4; Luke 16:18] |
Subject: based on Mt. 5:32 may I marry a divorced |
Bible Note: justme ... It breaks God's heart when there is divorce ... He hates it (Mal 2:16). Christians (mis)use 1 John 1:9 ... thinking because they are forgiven they can divorce ... but, don't want to look at Romans 6:1-2. Couples may have a worst possible sinful history ... but, it is not an excuse for sinning just one more time. Wise Biblical counsel is needed - both need to go. Counsel needs to start before marriage ... and needs to last for a long time. We all need to rethink things ... selflessness is needed. We need to have our marraige Christ centered, open communication and a commitment (borrowed from Dr. Dobson) ... and this needs to be taught before the wedding and continued for a lifetime. We need to accept them into His church w/o reservation. We need to love them as people, but hate what they have done. There are events that happen to us and based on our triggers, we chose what to do. I'll add more tomorrow on this ... but, we begin by looking at ourselves as victims ... poor me ... so I must do soemthing. Searcher |