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NASB | 1 Corinthians 7:1 Now concerning the things about which you wrote, it is good for a man not to touch a woman. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 7:1 Now as to the matters of which you wrote: It is good (beneficial, advantageous) for a man not to touch a woman [outside marriage]. |
Bible Question: My current boyfriend is divorced.I know that in the bible it states that divorce is a sin and should not occur. You see his wife asked ofr the divorce and decided to leave him. He and I love each other. Now, if he were to marry me, in the eyes of the bible he is committing adultery because he will not be with she who he was first married. Am I correct? Next, where does that leave me? I have never been married. Am I committing a sin by being with him because he is divorced? I do not want to go against God and the Bible but I also love this man very much and want to spend my life with him. Can this be done? Please help me to understand this better. |
Bible Answer: Dear believer, Thanks for sharing your concerns. Though this Forum is not intended for specific counselling, I can give you some general guidence: 1. I assume both of you are believers in the the Lord Jesus Christ? If you are, it's important to realize that though God takes the covenant of marriage seriously, divorce is not the unpardonable sin. Christ's forgiveness extends to broken marriages as much as any other sin. 2. I would read, re-read and meditate upon the entire 7th chapter of 1 Corinthians! I think you'll find the answers to your concerns there. Be diligent in Prayer about it and seek the guidence of your Pastor, elder or other mature believers. Remember, there is wisdom in a multitude of counselors! (Prov. 11:14, 15:22, 19:20) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |