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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: Can a divorced person remarry? |
Bible Note: At the risk of becoming a deer in the headlights myself, I am going to ask a couple of questions by way of suggestion. First of all, is there a friend or family member with whom you can safely stay? Secondly, and more to the point biblically, since you say that he is beginning a preaching career, I am assuming that you are members of a local church. What system of church discipline is in place in your congregation? Have you brought this situation before the elders in your church so that your husband can be confronted with his sin? I am not saying that wise counsel cannot be found here, but one of the roles of the church is to rebuke and correct sinners such as your husband. If this behavior is a complete secret from anyone else in your congregation (especially the shepherds of the flock), perhaps it shouldn't be. You do have to think of your own safety first and foremost, but your husband's problem is a spiritual one, and whatever legal action you take, Scriptural action should be taken if possible. And that means confrontation from brothers in Christ. You will be in my prayers. --Joe! |