Bible Question: I'm sorry I guess I did just tell details: In First Corr 7:10-11 is the command from the Lord in effect in my case. Is there biblical grounds for my wife not to divorce me? Also, in my situation, is she correct to divorce me based on Matt 5:31-32? Why do both of these scriptures seem to only talk about a wife committing adultery as a ground for divorce and not if the husband commits the sin? |
Bible Answer: markisredeemed, Greetings and welcome to the forum. I am relatable to what you are dealing with now. Yes adultry is grounds for divorce,but understand Jesus also told us that divorce was because of the hardness of mans heart. Marriage is a representation of Gods relationship with us his church. To those who remain faithful that relationship is eternal.God wants us with him forever. So it is with marriage,God intends for it to be for good. God has forgiven us so He wants us to forgive each other. Divorce is not etched in stone here there can be forgiveness between the two of you. That is ideally what God wants us to do. Many times we have the mistaken idea that when God forgives us when we come to him with our sin that the consequences go away that may not always be true,there are times when that does happen,but either way God loves us and will take care of us.What is important for you now is that you stay close to God,seek godly council from the brothers who are strong in the Lord,let the changes you are making in your life be evident to those who are in your life. Your wife will need time to heal and get her heart right with God. In the meen time leave it in Gods hands and ask for faith and perserverence.God always works things for the best,His and ours. Romans 8:29. I recomend also that you go back and read Matt 5:31,32 again. In Christ, lionheart |