If a man is found sleeping with another man’s wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel. – Deuteronomy 22:22, NIV “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not … Continue reading “No More Silence From the Pulpit On Adultery”
Category: Theology of divorce
Angels of Light & Adultery
But I will continue doing what I have always done. This will undercut those who are looking for an opportunity to boast that their work is just like ours. These people are false apostles. They are deceitful workers who disguise themselves as apostles of Christ. But I am not surprised! Even Satan disguises himself as an … Continue reading “Angels of Light & Adultery”
Adultery: A Bigger Problem Than Just One Sexual Act
“‘But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this is what defiles. For out of the heart come evil intentions, murder, adultery, fornication, theft, false witness, slander. These are what defile a person….’” – Jesus in Matthew 15:18-20a, NSRV. While one act of adultery is horrible enough, I suspect many outsiders fail … Continue reading “Adultery: A Bigger Problem Than Just One Sexual Act”
Does God Give Permission To Sin?
Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?” “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be … Continue reading “Does God Give Permission To Sin?”
The Doormat Is NOT the High Ground
I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people— not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. But now I am writing to you that you must not associate … Continue reading “The Doormat Is NOT the High Ground”
Don’t Buy The Hype
Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. – Ephesians 5:11, ESV Part of the mission at Divorce Minister is to follow this Biblical command. I aim to expose deeds of darkness, especially as it comes to adultery and any associated spiritual abuse. This is important work as light brings … Continue reading “Don’t Buy The Hype”
God Hates Marital Unfaithfulness
For I hate divorce, says the Lord, the God of Israel, and covering one’s garment with violence, says the Lord of hosts. So take heed to yourselves and do not be faithless. – Malachi 2:16, NRSV “I hate divorce,” says the God of Israel. God-of-the-Angel-Armies says, “I hate the violent dismembering of the ‘one flesh’ of … Continue reading “God Hates Marital Unfaithfulness”
What Did You Contribute?
Were you ever asked that question? What did you contribute? To your divorce? To the affair? Maybe it came from your cheater’s own mouth? Maybe it came from a pastor? Maybe it came from family? Maybe it came from the marriage counselor? My intention is not to cause further trauma on this website. However, I suspect … Continue reading “What Did You Contribute?”
God Initiated A Divorce
This is what the Lord says: “Where is your mother’s certificate of divorce with which I sent her away? Or to which of my creditors did I sell you? Because of your sins you were sold; because of your transgressions your mother was sent away.” -Isaiah 50:1, NIV Much shame surrounds making the choice to … Continue reading “God Initiated A Divorce”
Not Responsible For Spouse’s Adultery
Parents are not to be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their parents; each will die for their own sin. -Deuteronomy 24:16, NIV Today, I quote some basic justice principles laid out in the Old Testament. It is actually rather clear; however, the dynamics around infidelity often put both survivor … Continue reading “Not Responsible For Spouse’s Adultery”