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Why God Hates Divorce Jan 14 2009
"I hate divorce, says the Lord God of Israel..." - Malachi 2:16a
God could not be clearer, He hates divorce. Scripture actually lists four specific reasons why He feels this way.
1. First, He observes that divorce so often springs from adultery - a complete violation of the marital bonds.
2. Secondly, He notes that divorce is sometimes the result of a man who deals treacherously with the wife of his youth - in other words, he casually trades her in for a newer model.
3. God hates divorce because it treats the sacred institution with contempt, as the couple disregards the covenant commitment they made before God.
4. But perhaps God's greatest reason for hating divorce is because of the harm it brings to children. The Scripture refers to "Godly offspring," and how difficult it is to have Godly offspring with the children of divorce. Why is this? Because these children have seen the most sacred human relationship trivialized and destroyed. They have been disillusioned. And what do children do when they are disillusioned? They become confused and angry, and they often blame God; even worse, they blame themselves.
Human nature tends to turn against God, rebel against God, and blame God for the sinfulness of man. The best way to have Godly offspring is to have Godly parents who believe it is worth the time and effort it will take to save their marriages.
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Yes, report it NevermindI would like to say one thing in defense of some Christians who have gone through divorce. If they have done everything they could to save their marriage but their partner has made little or no effort, they cannot save the marraige without the help of their partner. Before you are too quick to make a judgment, keep this in mind.
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Yes, report it NevermindI have been standing on GOD'S WORD for the restoration of my marriage to my husband Billy for over 20 months. He has been/is living in adultery this whole time---my point is I DO NOT need my husbands cooperation in this, ALL I need is GOD, GOD'S TRUTH and GOD'S WILL! It does not matter what Billy does, what he says etc.... What matters is GOD and GOD alone! We are COMMANDED to love unconditionally---We are COMMANDED to forgive! GOD is in the heart changing business and mans heart is like a water course and GOD directs it! GOD alone can replace stoney hearts, GOD alone can open eyes and ears! Nothing is too hard for our GOD! It takes faith, belief and GOD'S WORD! It takes perseverence as the BIBLE also says! I give my husband and my marriage to GOD---I do not believe divorce is HIS answer for me and Billy. The wait is hard YES and many times I have wanted to just give up, but that would be giving it all over to satan and letting him win & I flattly REFUSE! GOD says the victory is mine through the shed blood of JESUS CHRIST therefore I will wait upon the LORD and I believe there will be a GREAT REWARD!!! HALLELUJAH!!! Thank YOU JESUS! Know that GOD is more than able IF we do not give up on GOD! TRUST, FAITH, BELIEVE!!! GOD BLESS!!!
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Yes, report it NevermindI respectfully disagree! I am been standing for my marriage to be restored in JESUS name for over 20 months & I do not need Billy cooperation---ALL I need is GOD, GOD'S WORD, GOD'S TRUTH! We have to let go and let GOD! GOD is in the heart changing business, GOD can open Billys eyes and ears, not me. I will wait upon the LORD! I will trust, believe and have faith in GOD alone! GOD BLESS!!!
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Yes, report it NevermindYes, but He loves divorced people!
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Yes, report it NevermindAmen Graced, God does love the divorced. He loves us even when we don't want him too. What a great God we serve.
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Yes, report it NevermindWow... as a Christian woman who has held marriage above just about anything (except God!) but is in the process of a divorce due to unforeseen situations, I have to say that this is such a hurtful piece of writing.
It is condemning, judgmental and lacks any compassion whatsoever for people who find themselves in situations beyond their control.
I understand that Truth is Truth- God hates divorce. But he hates gossip too (or insert whatever sin you choose).
I also understand that children are hurt by divorce. There is no getting around this, and those who go through divorce are already painfully aware of it, thank you very much. I can't speak for others, but I feel the weight of that guilt every single moment. But what about children being in families with extremely unhealthy marriages? Children who see their mother or father, for whatever reason, slowly dying inside because the spouse is devastatingly hurtful in some way. Children do not come out unscathed either way.
It is definitely a value of mind to have Jesus as my All in All... that He will fulfill my needs and that God's Truth will not fail us and we can stand on it. But we live in a fallen world and sometimes people need to get out of unhealthy situations.
That is what I'm doing, and I am deeply loved by God and because of Jesus' sacrifice, His grace will cover me AND my children. There is no condemnation in Christ. I would hope that your writing would start reflecting some of God's grace along with the Truth (note I am not saying to water down the Truth)... They will know we are Christians by our love...
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Yes, report it NevermindI have come accross so many who just simply don't take God at His word. I know that God does hate divirce as He has stated in Malachi 2:16. The fact that God permits divorce according to Deuteronomy 24:1, does not cancel out God's hatred for divorce.
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Yes, report it NevermindI recently posted about my own experience of growing up in a divorced family. I feel that there is a lot of judgment out there in this area, but not so much compassion.
http://mamamiamcmasters.blogspot.com/2010/12/im-divorce-survivor.html
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Yes, report it NevermindI commend those like you Frances. I truly wish that if I was in your situation, I would make the same decision of simply lifting it up to God. I really don't think I could though. Takes a lot of faith and altruism that I might not have, but at least I am honest about it. Some of the comments here however, do not reflect that same honesty.
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Yes, report it NevermindI have been crying, hurting,then praying and giving God the glory over this marriage for 5 years now. This is a cycle every other month, he has cheated, talked about me with the mistresses and his family, trying to make them think Iam the bad one even when I had a recorded convo. with a mistress his mother said I still believe my son. He never stands up for me, with his mother or his kids. I pay all the bills, he doesnt take me anywhere or even sit home and watch movies with me, he's always in the other room. I help him with his bills when and as soon as he gets on his feet he starts turning his back on me and hiding things. When we got married I didnt have a relationship with God like I do now so I jumped into this marriage for all the wrong reasons, maybe God didnt condone this and allowed me to get married and suffer because I didnt come to him and ask, I dont know but this man has caused so many people to hate me that dont truly know me. God help your child, this hurts so deep, Im tired, I want peace and joy, i pray for this daily. I dont know what to do God help me. We where unequally yoked and he got saved just to marry me but never looked back. Does God want us to be this unhappy? I just cant take this hurt and always scared something else is coming. I have never ever saw a person like this man he is pure evil,and puts up a big front to everyone else,he lies and never console me when I need him. When my family pass away he never hugs me or even be there for me or just say it's gonna be ok, I dont know when the last time I've been hugged or never complimented and I didnt notice he never complimented until we got married and he even told me he treated me nice until he got me. My God knows all of this is true I just dont know what he wants me to do.