The Past: saved in the archive.
Advice for those who see Divorce as a way out
¨We are products of our past, but we do not have to be prisoners of it. ¨ -Rick Warren
Divorce is a way out for those who have never truly known Christ and for those who are unwilling to go the extra mile, and in some cases for those who act selfishly where they only think of themselves and not of the children or relatives they surround the marriage.
Couples who think about divorce are those who live tied more to the past than to the present, looking towards a future of hope.
Unity is destined to be indissoluble: "Therefore, what God has united, no man can separate" (Matthew 19: 6) marital permanence
based on commitment is a principle of God. The spouses in marriage must "join" each other according to Genesis 2:24; In plain English, they should "stick like glue."
How does God feel about the issue? Malachi 2:16
God has a radical position on this issue, most divorces can be prevented, with wise spiritual direction.
Divorce is carried out because of the hardness of the human being's heart for lack of
not knowing Jesus Christ and not having a relationship with Him.
In Christ, divorce has two options: by death, or by infidelity, if not there is the ability to forgive.
Bearing in mind that in Christ there should be no infidelity, but only separation through death.
God's Limits Regarding Divorce
Jesus made it clear that God's concession should not be abused. By the time Jesus made these comments in Matthew's gospel, the
Permissiveness regarding divorce had permeated Israelite society, violating the spirit of the law (Matthew 5:32). Thus, Jesus radically
reinterprets the law, allowing divorce only for sexual infidelity.
Why this exception? Because it is consistent with the essence of Deut. 24: 1-5, and because sexual infidelity breaks the marriage covenant.
Note: infidelity allows the opportunity for divorce, but does not require and is not the best option for a divorce.
In fact, in most cases God prefers that the marriage be restored. In many restoration there are "periods" of separation but not of divorce, it is where you distance yourself for a short period of time.
1 Corinthians 7:15
God hates divorce, but He also hates domestic and verbal violence (Psalm 11: 5).
There are many causes that can lead a couple to divorce, but the strongest is infidelity, but if there is the option of forgiveness, divorce is the worst decision,
Making the decision to rescue the marriage is a challenge for the affected or offended person, because the credibility of the other is at stake
person and the damaged dignity of the affected person, therefore if restoration is used to save the family the offender must have a
radical change and turning to Christ and his / her spouse and family.
Adultery is like a drug for someone who is addicted, if not it detoxifies, if not restored from the inside out, the safest thing is
is that he will experience infidelity again.
The fear of God should not be lacking in man and woman, only the presence of Christ can produce effective changes in the life of the human being.
Proverbs 26: 11-12, 2. Peter 2:22
This happens to those who do not repent or turn from their bad ways, receiving forgiveness and restoration from God is the best gift that a man and a woman can receive after an infidelity, let's learn to be good administrators of that reward of love and sorry.
¨Remember the past should have no part in our present¨
Today's decisions will mark a promising future.