Divorce and Forgiveness #080

From the perspective of the Bible we must therefore look at two important sides of divorce. First, God’s plan is for permanence in all marriages. "I hate divorce,' says the Lord, the God of Israel" (Malachi 2:16). God is not pleased with easy divorce laws. God is not pleased with the cavalier implementation of such laws. God is not pleased with the casual laying aside of marriage vows in favor of some elusive so-called personal freedom.

Second, although God looks down on divorce, He cautiously allows it. Adultery is a legitimate reason for divorce. Desertion, which cannot be remedied by counsel in the church or helpful legal advice, is also a proper reason for divorce. Some add the desertion of marriage vows by abusive spouses. Marriages require trust, love and commitment to prosper and flourish.

Divorce always involves us in sin. But God is in the forgiveness business. Some folks think divorce is the unpardonable sin. It’s not. All other sins, including divorce, are forgivable through faith in the sacrifice of Christ as the only adequate payment for those sins.

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