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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 (short): Am I guilty if I leave my husband? |
Question (full): I am a newly wed. My husband and I are in our late 30’s and are in our second marriage. I was married the first time to an unbeliever and that marriage dissolved. I remarried because my husband now claimed to be a Christian. The past 11 months of marriage, we’ve been through many trials. Most of which, I find myself doubting him. I believed he was a man of integrity and a follower of God, but weeks later, I discovered he’s not. He lies, visits unclean websites, is secretive about the hours he works or what he’s doing after work, he makes charges to credit cards without my knowledge and accuses me of having interest in other men. I have been and continue to be a faithful, submissive wife. I give him no reasons to doubt me. During some of our heavy discussions, he is beginning to show signs of an abusive husband. We both work full time and I bring in as much money as he does. But, I am penalized if I spend one dollar. I try not to upset him so I don’t buy much, other than groceries. I have two children from my previous marriage, which I receive child support and the same applies for them. I can’t buy them what they need without him making a big deal about it. I carry all the weight at home when it comes to cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, buying groceries, ironing, etc. His only responsibility is to balance the checking account and that is because he wants to be in control of the finances. I cried just about every day because of the way he treats me. He disrespects me by raising his voice, pointing the finger in my face, interrogating me when I come home 5 minutes late, and he questions me on each phone number I dialed or received which is listed on the monthly cell phone statement. He has prohibited from speaking to the opposite sex. Since the day after we married, I found myself crying every day because of the treatment I received from him. I always treat him as my King, ensuring all his needs are met. I’ve discussed these issues with him and he recognizes them, and promises to correct them, but he only pacifies me. There’s been no change. These trials have made me seek the Lord more each day. I’ve never been as strong in faith like now. I pray daily for my marriage and asked the Lord for strength and guidance He answered my prayer. It’s been 2 weeks and I don’t cry anymore. However, I am planning to leave my husband. I need advice. Am I free to leave this marriage without guilt? I don’t want to disobey God. I hope to reconcile but I’d have to see changes within my marriage. I intend to leave my home, but my husband says if we separate, he will file for divorce. |