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IS DIVORCE JUSTIFIED?
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
Esther 1:19
Matthew 19:3-11
"What therefore God hath joined
together, let not man put asunder."
IS DIVORCE JUSTIFIED?
Memucan advised Ahasuerus further in the matter of queen Vashti. He counselled the king to put out a royal command for a new law to be written among Persians and Medes. It would declare that "Vashti come no more before king Ahasuerus…" (Esther 1:19). Notice the title "queen" is dropped off already. Her royal position and possessions would be stripped from her and given to someone else. In other words, she was no longer worthy to be their queen. In effect, Memucan was advocating that the king divorce his queen.
Divorce rates are at alarming levels in many countries, even in conservative nations where divorce used to be taboo and was to be avoided. It is no longer a stigma today. And it is but an easy way out. What justifies divorce? For the world, it can be the smallest thing which displeases them, or simply loss of interest, i.e. not pleasing anymore. For the believer, a marriage covenantal bond ends only when one party is no longer alive. God hates divorce. "What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder" (Matt 19:6). Divorce must not be an option in the Christian’s mind. When one entertains such thoughts, he will no longer seek to resolve issues in the marriage. God can help to mend things if we humble ourselves to obey Him at all cost in all things. When a marriage reaches such a bad state, it can usually be traced to disobedient and spiritually weak lives. Since "God hath called us to peace" (1 Cor 7:15), God wants us to exercise forgiveness and reconciliation just as He forgives us and reconciles us to Himself no matter what we have done.
Marriage is not to be entered into lightly. Marriage is not trial and error. A marriage entered into in error will be your trial thereafter. Marriage is a most blessed covenant for mankind. Ensure you marry the right person according to biblical standards in God’s will.
THOUGHT: Do I see marriage as a lifelong bond?
PRAYER: Help me to obey Thee, Lord, and not the impulses of my flesh.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 1:19
Matthew 19:3-11
"What therefore God hath joined
together, let not man put asunder."
IS DIVORCE JUSTIFIED?
Memucan advised Ahasuerus further in the matter of queen Vashti. He counselled the king to put out a royal command for a new law to be written among Persians and Medes. It would declare that "Vashti come no more before king Ahasuerus…" (Esther 1:19). Notice the title "queen" is dropped off already. Her royal position and possessions would be stripped from her and given to someone else. In other words, she was no longer worthy to be their queen. In effect, Memucan was advocating that the king divorce his queen.
Divorce rates are at alarming levels in many countries, even in conservative nations where divorce used to be taboo and was to be avoided. It is no longer a stigma today. And it is but an easy way out. What justifies divorce? For the world, it can be the smallest thing which displeases them, or simply loss of interest, i.e. not pleasing anymore. For the believer, a marriage covenantal bond ends only when one party is no longer alive. God hates divorce. "What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder" (Matt 19:6). Divorce must not be an option in the Christian’s mind. When one entertains such thoughts, he will no longer seek to resolve issues in the marriage. God can help to mend things if we humble ourselves to obey Him at all cost in all things. When a marriage reaches such a bad state, it can usually be traced to disobedient and spiritually weak lives. Since "God hath called us to peace" (1 Cor 7:15), God wants us to exercise forgiveness and reconciliation just as He forgives us and reconciles us to Himself no matter what we have done.
Marriage is not to be entered into lightly. Marriage is not trial and error. A marriage entered into in error will be your trial thereafter. Marriage is a most blessed covenant for mankind. Ensure you marry the right person according to biblical standards in God’s will.
THOUGHT: Do I see marriage as a lifelong bond?
PRAYER: Help me to obey Thee, Lord, and not the impulses of my flesh.
Posted in Adult RPG