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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: MKai, while this has been discussed before ... Look at the other strings for this verse, as well as the Matthew 19 and other passages ... and use Quick Search. You said "she left him as an unbeliever would have" (1 Cor 7:15) ... this is true for many other Christians. She is and was a Christian at the divorce. So he is still bound to her and may not remarry. The hardness of heart is his, not hers (Matt 19:8, xref Due 24:1-4)), even if she was unfaithful (vs 9). Again, in this passage (vv 1-9, xref Mar 10:1-12) is clear that he may not remarry. God will not honor a relationship with him ... and I hope he is not living in sin with you. I know there are pastors who'll say it is okay. But, they are trying to please men, while incurring God's displeasure. Hope this answered your question, Searcher |