GOD HATES DIVORCE
CHRISTIANS WHO HAVE A SINCERE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD WILL NEVER DIVORCE
1 Cor 12: 7 - 16 - Here God refers to one or other spouse being an unbeliever.
MEANING of UNBELIEVER
apistos
ap'-is-tos
From G1 (as a negative particle) and G4103; (actively) disbelieving, that is, without Christian faith (specifically a heathen); (passively) untrustworthy (person), or incredible (thing): - that believeth not, faithless, incredible thing, infidel, unbeliever (-ing).
He is not discussing Saved Christians where husband and wife are both believers. It is important to understand this.
A married couple who have committed to the greatest covenant with God as witness have made an unbreakable commitment to live life together in eternity.
The vows made in a marriage are vows of "oath".
Not taking the marriage vow seriously is actually breaking a promise to God.
Marriage is vital in Gods plan for humanity and His purpose.
No wonder God hates divorce. Read deeply what God says about divorce.
Malachi 2:16
"The man who hates and divorces his wife," says the LORD, the God of Israel, "does violence to the one he should protect," says the LORD Almighty. So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful.
New Living Translation
"For I hate divorce!" says the LORD, the God of Israel. "To divorce your wife is to overwhelm her with cruelty," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies. "So guard your heart; do not be unfaithful to your wife."
"For I hate divorce!" says the LORD, the God of Israel. "To divorce your wife is to overwhelm her with cruelty," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies. "So guard your heart; do not be unfaithful to your wife."
King James Bible
For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: forone covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.
For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: forone covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.
WHAT THIS MEANS
- So a man/woman who divorces their spouse hates their spouse just as God Hates Divorce.
- That they are overwhelming the one they should be protecting with cruelty and violence.
- Your heart/spirit is being exposed to severe danger by dealing treacherously.
- That you are being unfaithful to your spouse.
Selfishness (dictionary.reference.com/browse/selfishness)
devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests
Cruelty (dictionary.reference.com/browse/cruel)
willfully or knowingly causing pain or distress to others. 2. enjoying the pain or distress of others, violence.
Hate (dictionary.reference.com/browse/hate)
to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy;
to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy;
rough or injurious physical force, action, or treatment: to die by violence. 3. an unjust or unwarranted exertion of force or power, as against rights or laws:
characterized by faithlessness or readiness to betray trust; traitorous. 2. deceptive
Unfaithful dictionary.reference.com/browse/unfaithful
not faithful; false to duty, obligation, or promises; faithless; disloyal. 2. not sexually faithful to a spouse or lover. 3. not accurate or complete; inexact: an unfaithful
Don't forget the Covenant you made with God and your spouse!
This is opening the door for the devil and when things go wrong in life, remember, there is always a price for sin and practicing evil, which may manifest over years. We then wonder "why is this or that happening to me"
Meditate on what God is saying here about divorce and do what is right.
Remember also that Gods Word commands us not to put ANYTHING before Him, not even our spouses, children or family!
Read Mathew 6:33 - Seek ye first the Kingdom of Go and his righteousness....
Read Mathew 6:33 - Seek ye first the Kingdom of Go and his righteousness....
DO THIS
Take your spouses hand, get down on your knees and repent and pray for forgiveness. Lift one another up and ask one another for forgiveness. Be sincere about your repentance and forgiveness.
No circumstance is greater than God. God can heal and repair any and every marriage. He can turn your marriage into a blissful experience if you will simply allow him to.
Don't talk to people about one another and about your personal lives. Don't slander, gossip or speak bad about your spouse. You are equally loved in God's eye's and He values your relationship for vital reasons in His plan and purpose.
LOVE is an awesome experience. Pull toward one another, not away. Rebuke pride and respect your spouse's privacy and relationship with yourself and God.
Can you understand now why GOD HATES DIVORCE?
Divorce it is one of the most devastating experiences, especially where one spouse dearly loves the other. Don't be selfish, be humble in your love for one another.
May The God of Israel Bess your marriage in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ.
Amen and Amen!
