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Subject: Am I ignorant |
Bible Note: Greetings Cheri, Scripture teaches by specifics and by principles. The specifics do not contradict the principles nor do the principles contradict the specifics. In other words, there are no loop holes nor work a rounds :-) You understand what I'm saying here right? Some times I'm not so good at articulating my thoughts?!?!?! Examples would be... YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF (Mark 12:31). This is a principle. It covers all relationships. Matthew 18:15-17 would be an example of a specific teaching. It clearly explains in detail how we are to deal with a brother that sins. So when we face these questions that others and even we ourselves come up with some times we need to keep in mind (in my opinion) that Scripture does in fact contain in it all that the sovereign God willed that mankind should receive. In your scenario it appears to me that you believe the scriptures to teach that Jill2 is biblically bound to this marriage. So, for now let's assume you are correct in your understanding of the scriptures regarding the marriage as you have applied it to this scenario. If you believe that scripture teaches that because there has been no sexual immorality by either Jill1 or Jill2 and there can be no approved biblical divorce then to remain true to scripture and the command of God your answer is simple. Jill1 and Jill2 are to remain married. It is not a matter of our opinions whether we believe this is fair or unfair to either. What does matter is what God has commanded. To remain obedient to God, Jill1 and Jill2 would have to stay married. Why would there be any doubt or question on the matter? Do we really believe that we have freedom to disobey God because His ways do not fit with our desires? Sister that is who we were before we knew Him (Romans 8:7, Ephesians 2:1-3). Cheri, I realize some of the things others have had to face are beyond our ability to even think of having to go through ourselves. Praise God for His mercy! But sister isn't it true that if God's command in a situation like this would mean that Jill1 and Jill2 were required to remain in the marriage then despite anything else this is indeed what they must do if they are to be obedient to Him? Your brother in Christ, Steve |