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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 have heard many say that an abused wife is not required to stay with her abusing husband. Of that I am grateful, for I am one. However, I was a believer when I married him, and a believer when I divorced him. But now I have met a believing man - abandoned and divorced by his first wife. We wish to marry. But there are those who rejoice in our happiness and those who condemn it. Can the abused wife (spouse) remarry? |
Bible Answer: Dear bobbiejean, Greetings to you in Jesus' name! This has been discussed at length in several threads that can be accessed through the 'Search' function. The keyword 'remarry' will get you 20 links, and from there, several threads are available. The short answer, in my opinion, is that ther is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, and that there is indeed Biblical precedence for divorce. As Scriptural divorce is a dissolution of the marriage covenant because of unfaithfulness or desertion (an abusive spouse has certainly deserted you), then getting married (again) should be acceptable before God. I hesitate to used the word 'remarry,' because before the Lord it is simply marriage. But, there are legal and emotional issues tied to the marriage covenant which cannot be ignored. Of course, this action cannot be taken lightly. Patience, prayer and spiritual counsel (not necessarily professional counsel) are absolutely necessary. Both of you would need to be committed to the same church, and under the care and counsel of the same shepherd, in order to confirm this (admittedly controversial) step. Even if you are convinced that you 'belong to one another,' you must put yourselves in submission to holy authority to insure that you will not fall victim to the trap of 'deja vu.' Your own (both of you) emotions must be healed, and you must be prepared for a certain amount of prejudice, from the world, and (sadly) from the church. But, there IS hope, and it CAN work! May the Lord Jesus give you wisdom , patience and peace. In Christ Jesus, charis |