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Subject: The husband of only one wife? |
Bible Note: Kalos: Greetings brother: The idea of divorce is considered by many Christians to be an accepted fact of life, due to our culture and liberal views. The word divorce should bring fear into every Christians soul. The braking of a Covenant is very serious, and not without serious life long issues. There is no such thing as a person without some guilt. Neither is there anyone who is fully human without sin. The verse in Malachi is often not used correctly. The word is "send away" or "put away" not divorce. I feel certian this dialogue has been worn out, and I will not labor over the difference. When one studies and understands that no matter what we call it God still calls it sin. Perhaps too often we fail to see that ALL sin is cleansed in the same way 1 John 1:9,10. The exception clause of adultery is not really intended to cover up for hardness of heart, it is for those who have no way to resolve this with a non-repentent mate. The real proble is that Christian divorce rate is at the same level or more than non-Christians, which is not justifiable, in any way what so ever. Would that churches spent more effort in rebuilding damaged marriages and less on how to reaccumilate ones self into the church after divorce. I believe many church "single" groups are easy way on how not to place the responsibility of ones actions and walk away free. This is not a help for many. There are some who have divorced Chirstian mates and seem to be functioning quite well. One example is the Rev. Dr. Stanley has stood the test of time and continues to minister very well. I choose not to judge, but rather to let the Holy Father be with those in such hearty braking circunstances. Often we make divorce the unforgiveable sin, and we all know that is not the case. Again brother, this is a very serious question that has and will cintinue to be many long dialogues about. The important thing is for each of us to seek to be in the center of the Fathers will, and for aour mate to do the same and there won't be a divorce. Blesings. justme |