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NASB | 1 Corinthians 7:13 And a woman who has an unbelieving husband, and he consents to live with her, she must not send her husband away. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 7:13 And if any [believing] woman has an unbelieving husband, and he consents to live with her, she must not leave him. |
Bible Question:
Marriage/Divorce If an unbeliever, married to a believer states they want a divorce but will not proceed, what should the believer do i.e. proceed against their desire or remain married to the spouse who claims the marriage is not viable ? Can the believer remarry ? |
Bible Answer: First of all we would have to know why the unbelieving spouse wants the divorce. So many different circumstances. If their is abuse, physical/ or mental to the believer or unbeliever or to the children, then why would they want to stay married anyway? No one deserves this. Paul speaks specifically in 1 Cor. 7:12 that, But to the rest I speak, not the Lord. This is Paul speaking on his own account first of all. He specifies that it's his own opinion. Just because the unbelieving one states he/she wants a divorce but will not proceed. This spouse may be hoping that things will work out, but holds on hoping things will change. But how long can you go on? It sounds to me that the unbelieving spouse is hoping for a shred of hope for the marriage. But may be unrealistic. This is so vague. Very hard to answer. Should we try to work it out or shouldn't we? It sounds like the unbelieving spouse still has love for the believing spouse. But when things are not good, and I'm talking about physical and or mental abuse, and when one or both is not willing to get some help, no one should continue on unless a good christian counselor is available and both are willing. The word viable means in the Webster Encyclopedia, born alive sufficiently developed to live; capable of living and growth. we're talking about living and growth In 1 Cor.7:16, it states, For what knowest thou O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife? If you continue to stay in the marriage even when there is abuse, and I speak only on abuse and unresolved differences, whatever it may be,unless there is an honest effort to resolve and rehabilitate on both parts , then it's already over. The Father wants us to be honest with ourselves and to each other. The Father wants us to be in Love, and to cherish one another. The Father is Love, and we as physical beings cannot fathom his Love, but we have a glimpse of it. Once this has all been attempted, and there's no resolve, then I feel it's time to move on. Your friend always, Serenetime |