SINGLE AGAIN?

Divorce is one of the worst things that could affect a person and their family. This is why I created an entire section for those who are facing divorce or are divorced right now.

First things First

What are the biblical grounds for divorce anyway?  Well, the information below will shed some light on this topic.

The Biblical Reasons For Divorce

Adultery: Jesus said, “And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery,” (Matt. 19:9). The word in Greek for immorality is porneia from which we get the word pornography.  Sexual immorality, i.e., adultery, is a grounds for divorce according to Jesus.

Abandonment: In addressing the issue of husband and wife, Paul said, “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 Cor. 7:15).

What if a person was an unbeliever when he got divorced and it was for an unbiblical reason and later became a Christian? What should he do?

If reconciliation is an option, seek it.

However,  If the ex-spouse is not a Christian, he should not remarry the spouse because a believer is not to marry an unbeliever  (2 Cor. 6:14)

If either spouse has gotten married, remarriage is not an option either (Deut. 24:3-4) (Mark 10:11-12)

If the ex-spouse will have nothing to do with any reconciliation or you are not able to contact this person, you are free to remarry.

If the spouse has died, you are free to remarry.

What if a person was a believer when he got divorced, but the reason was not adultery or abandonment, and wants to remarry someone different now what should he do?

If you initiated the divorce, then you should not remarry (Matt 19:9)

However….

Reconciliation with the initial spouse should be sought with confession of sin and the request for forgiveness.

If it was the spouse that left without a biblical reason, then you are free to remarry.

Reconciliation should be sought with a confession of sin.

What if a couple was divorced, married others, got divorced, and wants to become remarried to again?

The Bible says that you cannot return to your first spouse after you remarried (Deut 24:3-4; Jer.3:1).

If you have, nevertheless, already gotten married, continue in your marriage and seek the Lord’s forgiveness.  He will give it.

What if a person was a believer when he got divorced, but the reason was not adultery or abandonment, and has already gotten married. Is he in sin?

Depending on the circumstances, he may be.  But he should confess his sin to the lord and spouse and seek forgiveness from the original spouse and then he should stay married and be the best husband or wife he can be.

Taken from: http://carm.org/what-does-bible-teach-about-divorce

 


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