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NASB | 1 Corinthians 7:15 Yet if the unbelieving one leaves, let him leave; the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us to peace. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 7:15 But if the unbelieving partner leaves, let him leave. In such cases the [remaining] brother or sister is not [spiritually or morally] bound. But God has called us to peace. |
Subject: Biblical reasons for divorce? |
Bible Note: Very helpful, Ed. Thank you. Here is something else that will help. Look at every reference in scripture, than work these things out yourself. Our God has been gracious to give us explicit instruction through the word and the teachings of those who have studied ALL of Scripture; Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. (Mat 7:15) Clearly they look like believers, but only come to steel and destroy. (See Jesus parable of the thief.) And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. (Mat 24:11) There will be lots of them, and lots of people will believe them. What they espouse is deceit. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. (Mat 24:24) They will assume the identify of Christ or His words. They will be able to perform some powerful and convincing stuff. A lot of otherwise level headed believers may be caught up in their false teachings. For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. (Mar 13:22) Their teachings will be seductive and plausable. Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets. (Luk 6:26) If the majority of folks are praising someone, and you hear very little criticism, watch out! This is a curse, not a blessing. But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. (2Pe 2:1) They will be throughout the world and the church. They will introduce apostacy and error. They will even deny the Lord they pretend to serve. Ultimately, they have their part with the reprobate. Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (1Jo 4:1) We need to be less trusting, and more skeptical. We need to question and observe, discerningly judging if a man is truly of the faith or not. False teachers generally preach to please the ears of men, rather than profit their heart. Valerian, the emperor of Rome said, "It is not bitter, but flattering words which do all the mischief." (Is 30:10, Jer 5:30-31; 23:16-17) False teachers tend to cast dispersion, doubt, discredit, and disdain upon the persons, names, or credits of God's most faithful ambassadors. (Num 16:3, 2 Cor 10:10) "He that willingly takes from my good name, unwillingly adds to my reward." --Augustine False teachers tend to offer instruction in theories of their own mind and hearts. (Jer 14:14; 23:16) False teachers disguise their deceptions in attractive speeches and golden expressions. Furthermore, they do all of this for their own gain, rather than the benefit of their pupils. (Romans 16:16) False teachers work very hard with the men's minds. Their intent is not to better men's hearts. Their intent is not to mend men's lives. In this way they are a lot like their father the devil, who will spare no pains in gaining converts. (Matt 23:15) False teachers will exploit their followers through covetousness. They seek to serve themselves, rather than save souls. They look to men's goods rather than seeking to do men good. Beware! They will hold forth principles that appeal to the flesh to make it easier for them to empty purses or pick pockets. (2 Peter 2:15) |