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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:
Matthew 32 "But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery. This is the most hotly contested verse about divorce. No where in this verse does it say it is allowed. I believe that semantically it is saying that in the case where a wife has already committed adultery, you can't "cause" her to commit adultery by divorcing her. If she hasn't commited adultery, then you cause her TO commit adultery. This verse does not say "in cases of adultery, divorce is permitted" Doesn't the 10 Commandments state thou shalt not commit adultery" So divorcing is committing adultery one way or another! Any thoughts on this? http://www.restoreministries.net |
Bible Answer: Dear Michael, Greetings in the name of Jesus! I'm sure you mean Matthew 5:32. No, you cannot make such such a broad statement without some qualification. Surely, God hates divorce! (Malachi 2:16) And nowhere is it glibly 'allowed' or encouraged. But the Bible does grant special situations, under pastoral guidance and much seeking of the Lord. "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." 1 Corinthians 7:15 NASB The above verse speaks clearly about 'abandonment.' This must be discerned with great care, and cannot be declared as a 'convenience.' Thank you for posting the link. Indeed, it seems a fine ministry. Would you please provide some background information in your user profile? This would help us all to know where you are coming from. :-) Please also note that all Christian counseling should be done with the oversight of a local church shepherd. This is proper. In Christ Jesus, charis |