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What exactly does the Bible say about being Christian and Divorce? There are many texts throughout scripture on the subject of divorce and the over riding message to Christians is that it is wrong and therefore unacceptable.

According to (Malachi 2:16) "God hates divorce". So as a Christian, divorce should never be an option although the Christian world today does face as many divorces as non Christians. According to (Luke 11:4) reconciliation restoration and forgiveness are supposed to be the identifiers of a true Christian. Taken literally this would indicate that these measures are what God would like to see happening.

There are only two specific reasons spoken about in the Bible as to how being Christian and Divorce could be acceptable. (Matthew 19:9) discusses "unrepentant adultery" as a reason for a Christian to want a divorce and (1 Corinthians 7:15) speaks about the abandonment of a Christian by a non Christian Spouse. This however should still not be regarded as a "get out clause" and once again a true Christian should seek reconciliation by any means and a move towards forgiveness.

In (Luke 14:26) the message is clear when Jesus says that you should love Him more than your own life. Thus the way to ensure that your marriage is a happy one is to ensure that you put Him first in all that you do.

If divorce is currently at the forefront of your life right now you must endeavor to do all that is possible to prevent it through counseling, therapy and help from friends or religious leaders. Clearly "Christian and Divorce" are two words which are just not compatible. The only separation you should be seeking is the separation of these two words.

There are many activities you can carry out yourself such as formatting a plan of action so that you know in your heart that you have tried and explored every way possible to avoid the catastrophic outcome of divorce.

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@op.. imagine yourself getting home from work and really tired, you opened the door to your room and WHAT!!.. your wife with another man on your bed.. what are you gonna do? Settle it or kick her out...

badaru911:
@op.. imagine yourself getting home from work and really tired, you opened the door to your room and WHAT!!.. your wife with another man on your bed.. what are you gonna do? Settle it or kick her out...

No woman on earth have done more than what Eve did in the Garden of Eden and Adam didn't go for divorce. It amazes me when we go to the Alter and took an oath for better for worst and when the worst comes we run to the Court for divorce.
Back to your question, by the Grace of God I am a married man and before I go into marriage there are some things I told myself.
1. I most love my wife beyond measure.
2. I must forgive my wife even in advance.
3. I must not cheat on her.
4. Nothing will ever make me beat her.
I know very well that my wife will offend me one day but I have made up my mind to forgive her even before she offends. Though it is not easy depending on the level of the offence but your determination to forgive in advance will save your marriage.

sekundosekundo:
No woman on earth have done more than what Eve did in the Garden of Eden and Adam didn't go for divorce. It amazes me when we go to the Alter and took an oath for better for worst and when the worst comes we run to the Court for divorce.
Back to your question, by the Grace of God I am a married man and before I go into marriage there are some things I told myself.
1. I most love my wife beyond measure.
2. I must forgive my wife even in advance.
3. I must not cheat on her.
4. Nothing will ever make me beat her.
I know very well that my wife will offend me one day but I have made up my mind to forgive her even before she offends. Though it is not easy depending on the level of the offence but your determination to forgive in advance will save your marriage.

Op, please don't make it sound so easy. God hates divorce, we all know that, but only the Holy Spirit can make anyone truly forgive. The points you've mentioned can only be achieved through Christ. If you don't love GOD then its difficult.

ammyluv2002:
Op, please don't make it sound so easy. God hates divorce, we all know that, but only the Holy Spirit can make anyone truly forgive. The points you've mentioned can only be achieved through Christ. If you don't love GOD then its difficult.

On point dear, by the Grace of God I am a child of God and I have Christ as my Lord and Saviour let me stop here.