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NASB | 1 Corinthians 10:23 ¶ All things are lawful, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful, but not all things edify. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 10:23 ¶ All things are lawful [that is, morally legitimate, permissible], but not all things are beneficial or advantageous. All things are lawful, but not all things are constructive [to character] and edifying [to spiritual life]. |
Bible Question: I am in agreement with your answer as well. I initated the divorce after 5 years of sepration. I realized that i had lost faith but i had to get away from the situation with my children because it was getting dangerous to continue to exist with my ex. I discontinued the divorce process because i searched the scriptures and found no way out unless i wanted my heart hardened and forsake Christ. I could never do that even in a back slidden state of mind. Several years later, my ex-, studing to be a minister, who is now ordained, completed the divorce process. He said that he wanted a divorce because i left him three times. His counseling minister told him that he was fine to date durnig the course of all this and did so publically. So i did not contest the divorce and he basically got everything and provided me with nothing. The marriage was 20 years old. I have not re married and have no thoughts of it in the immediate future. I am to understand then that i will not be able to remarry unless the ex dies. For i never want to be guilty of adultery. I have come out of the wildnerness experience (backslidden condition) and want nothing more than to please God and be a good witness. However, i would like to have a mate someday. One of like mind. Honestly, i don't believe my ex was ever a man of God, just a good religious deceptor. A wolf in sheeps clothing. He continues to conduct his life that way and the sad part is what is has done and is doing to our children and grand. God seems to be so slow in answering my prayers concerning him. I just want him to really be saved and stop pretending and confusing our children or just get out of the picture. He is evil, but he is great deceptor. He uses the children to hurt me, but very cleverly. What can i do, other than believe GOd and pray. |
Bible Answer: I assure you, you can enjoy as the bible says, "new wine" (Matt. 9:17). But you need a new "wine skin." burry the dead. This is how I think you should get a new wine skin. You need to forgive your ex, first of all. I think you know that if you don’t forgive him for hurting you will only hurt yourself and be unable to move on. Also, forgive yourself if you need to. I don’t know if you think you need to, but I don’t want you beating yourself up because of this. There is no condemnation in Christ. In the few years I’ve been on this planet I have seen many people suffer a bad first (and second, third and fourth) marriage because God was missing from the equation. But, when you first find God..."all these things will be added unto you." what I’m saying is this: we as humans have two basic needs: intimacy and approval. We usually try to find the needs met with a spouse. But truly these needs should be met by God and by fellowship with him first and foremost. This is hard but I MUST encourage you to find yourself strong in Christ and your love for him, and not just love but relationship and fellowship. Please believe me when I say I know that marriage is fulfilling and the joy and blessings that your significant other can bring to your life are GREAT! But listen to the voice of your Lord. Part of relationship is telling the other person what you need. If you can honestly say it, tell God you need a man. Tell him you need a strong man to lean on. Tell him what a deep desire it is in your life. Confide all your emotions and feelings in him. Ask him for peace and restoration from the former marriage and ask him to give you hope for a God filled marriage. You asked this question:" Am I to understand then that I will not be able to remarry unless the ex dies. For I never want to be guilty of adultery." this is an impossible question to answer. The bible makes it very clear that sex is a very spiritual thing and that anyone you have ever had sex with you are "married” to in God's eyes. But marriage goes way beyond a physical connection. It is an emotional and spiritual connection as well. The very essence of marriage is a commitment to your mate. From what I understand you and your ex don’t have such a commitment any longer. One of the most amazing things about God is his grace. I believe that in this situation God has much grace for you. This is the best thing to for you to do. Find God in a newer and more real way. Hear from him. Ask him to send you the man that is right for you. Wait. Look for him. Don’t seek him, just keep constant watch. If you think you have found him ask God about him. Listen. If you feel a peace about it then let a relationship develop. Best Wishes. mark- PS the best place to find a mate is at church..i know first hand. |
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