Divorce, amongst believers
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· 11 viewsYeshua challenged the liberal approach to divorce taken by some rabbis of his day, and upheld the idea of marriage as a lifelong commitment. Remarriage after divorce is generally classed as adultery and, where possible, divorced parties should seek reconciliation. There are circumstances, however, where remarriage is permissible.
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The liberal attitude to divorce
The liberal attitude to divorce
Some P’rushim came and tried to trap him by asking, “Is it permitted for a man to divorce his wife on any ground whatever?”
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The undesirability of divorce
The undesirability of divorce
God’s plan for marriage
God’s plan for marriage
He replied, “Haven’t you read that at the beginning the Creator made them male and female,and that he said, ‘For this reason a man should leave his father and mother and be united with his wife, and the two are to become one flesh’?Thus they are no longer two, but one. So then, no one should split apart what God has joined together.”
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Divorce is permitted because of human sinfulness
Divorce is permitted because of human sinfulness
He answered, “Moshe allowed you to divorce your wives because your hearts are so hardened. But this is not how it was at the beginning.
Christians should not seek divorce
Christians should not seek divorce
This command, echoing Jesus Christ’s words, applies where both parties are believers.
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Remarriage after divorce
Remarriage after divorce
Believers should seek reconciliation
Believers should seek reconciliation
But if she does separate herself, she is to remain single or be reconciled with her husband. Also, a husband is not to leave his wife.
See also Marriage to another after divorce prevents reconciliation.
Remarriage after divorce is classed as adultery
Remarriage after divorce is classed as adultery
This is a general rule, though there may be exceptions (see below).
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Remarriage may be permissible
Remarriage may be permissible
“unmarried” means literally “freed from a wife” and thus may be applied to those widowed or properly divorced. It is no sin for them to (re)marry.
Possible grounds for divorce and remarriage
Possible grounds for divorce and remarriage
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See also God divorced Israel because of her adultery; ;