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So Christ's blood washes away everything EXCEPT a FAILED MARRIAGE ? The preacher today preached on adultery. One of the things he said was that if we get married, then get divorced for any reason other than adultery, then get remarried, we are committing adultery. I spoke to him after church. I was married for ten years to an abusive man. I tried therapy---both joint and personal. I tried trial separation. Ten years can be a long time. The physical abuse stopped, but the mental and emotional abuse continued. I left. My ex is now remarried. The preacher says that if I ever remarry, I am committing adultery. I've been divorced for 21 years. I have always felt that the blood of Christ washes away our past. Was I wrong? |
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3/31/2008 8:40 am |
Will be praying Gods blessing and direction into your life sister Gods way is my way,...Clay
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Abuse is sin and God does not expect us to live in those conditions. Sometimes things cannot be worked out because of hardheartedness (that was Jesus' point about divorce in the Old Testament, they were divorcing their wives for whatever reason they felt like), and sometimes it occurs because one (or both) party(s) is unwilling to change. There is an excellent book, Divorce and Remarriage by Ken Stewart. I recommend you get it. Also... I hope you can cut and paste this link... http://bigchurch.com very helpful also.
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He is wrong, you are right. Although God hates divorce, He does allow it in certain situations... like yours! Bless you. Beth Do you want to come to my church with me???
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3/31/2008 6:47 am |
I take my responsibility for my failed marraige. We lived together, had a child out of wedlock, I drank heavily, we married with no love present, we had no relationship, we allowed distance and hate in, I was not faithful and he was abusive. Our marraige was civil and not of God at all. Any relationship, however slight, I had with God I allowed to disappear. 7 years AFTER our divorce, I was Saved. I have no fear of repeating ANY of the above, as I am a new creation. I simply am not the person who did those things because I have a new life in Christ. I am led by Him, and I will know if He wants me to be with someone. I have actually felt the opposite which is a little sad but I know if its Gods will, its the right thing for me. But I dont believe thaT Christ hasnt forgiven me and given me the Grace to movce forward in His Will.
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3/31/2008 5:16 am |
Found the blog on this site. Go to walkingman's blogs and search for "Divorce, the Law and Jesus". Also, if you email me, I'll give you the info for the other site. Blessings to you, sister. Nancy Let us share one anothers burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ
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3/31/2008 5:10 am |
I have a friend who has explained this very well on his blog on another site. One of walkingman's older blogs also deals with this issue. I'll try to find it and get back to you. Those who say we are not forgiven and cannot remarry are following scripture that was translated incorrectly from the original text. Yes, we are forgiven. If we desire a Godly marriage and live according to His will, He may grant us the desires of our hearts. It is the legalism of religious practices that is held over our heads. I think your pastor has forgotten about grace. We are forgiven not because we deserve it but because God is who He is. Nancy Let us share one anothers burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ
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3/31/2008 5:04 am |
The question here is..Did you divorce or did he? it doesn't matter if you left on a trail separation. and then there is the matter of whether you knew the word or not.There is still forgiveness.there is a difference on if one knows the word of GOD or not... not that there's no forgiveness,just that there is a greater accountability Choose life,So that both you and your seed may live
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3/31/2008 4:11 am |
This is a very very interesting topic indeed.. and one that seems to have foggy answers at best... I was married as a non-believer and did not marry for love.... I married a man 20 years my senior who was very ill .. and so I was in essence .. his nurse.... The fact that I did not marry in a church and the fact that I married for compassion... would state in my heart that my marriage was NOT of GOD at all.... however I am told that because I left him, I am still accountable... I don't desire to re-marry ... but it still bothers me to think that even I know that God was not in my choice but rather fear of raising my daughter alone..... but the teachings are that in His eyes I was still bound.... I don't think about this alot cuz it makes me upset....
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Well, my heart wants to believe that I am allowed a 2nd chance but my mind asks: what does the scripture say? I would love some scriptural advice on this one. Hi there, just had to pop in to say hi. 
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3/31/2008 2:23 am |
I think someone needs to do a more indepth study on the subject of divorce and remarriage. God said it is not good for man to be alone...so He created Eve. God is very much a family man. Marriage is the joining of 2 lives so that they become one, and divorce then is the ripping apart of those 2 lives. I'm still pondering that issue after 2 years of being separated and finally being divorced. So, you can kill someone, and be forgiven, and move on in your walk with God. But if you divorce, you all of a sudden become restricted???? I too, don't get it. Gary Eph 2:10 We are his workmanship (poiema, or poem, or work of art) created in Christ Jesus. God is an artist and you are His masterpiece!
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