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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. |
Bible Question:
I am searching for wisdom...I am considering dating a divorced man. I have heard a lot of opinions and am looking for truth. He has been separated/divorced for a couple of years. His wife turned from God, left him, and would not repent (they are both Christians). My question is, is he re-marriageable in God's eyes? Obviously by man's law he is. But as far as I know, she did not commit adultery or remarry. So there is always the chance for reconciliation/1 Corinth 7:11(no matter how unlikely).... On the other hand, she left him as an unbeliever would have (1 Corinth 7:15). Would God honor a relationship with him? Or is that living in sin? And is there any provision for special circumstances in the case of desertion? In the OT, there seems to be for hardness of heart. But in the NT, Jesus is clear with divorced people not remarrying (Matthew 5:31, 19:1-12). Does anyone have insight on this? |
Bible Answer: Marriage is a divine institution; it is a contract for life, by God’s appointment. Moses was not trying to condone divorce, but only to put some regulations on a practice that already existed. I have been divorced for twenty years, and in that time have attempted many ways to achieve satisfaction and after finding it futile, am attempting reconciliation w/my ex-wife, which is very feasible now that we have both been saved. as long as there is a slightest chance for reconciliation in the future, do not attempt to override the sacrament put in place by God. My feelings, after my own life experience, is that the partner would be free to remarry only after the death of the former spouse. I hope this helps you gain some insight into a very important decision, one that should not be entered into in haste. my ex-wife and I have searched the Bible for hours to try and find an easy answer but it is just not there. |