When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house. 2 And when … Continue reading “If we always remain spiritually married to a living spouse, then…”
Just do NOT engage!
Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools, or you will become as foolish as they are. -Proverbs 26:4, NIV When dealing with a lying cheater, sometimes the best policy is simply to choose NOT to engage. You may find yourself arguing with a “fool” if you do engage. I know this is easier said than done. It … Continue reading “Just do NOT engage!”
Is Divorce Minister Making Divorce Permissive Society Problem Worse?
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” -Matthew 7:13-14, NIV Too Divorce Permissive? The Scripture’s take on divorce … Continue reading “Is Divorce Minister Making Divorce Permissive Society Problem Worse?”
Repentance Required!
When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened. – Jonah 3:10, NIV To advert absolute destruction by God, the Ninevites repented and God mercifully relented from carrying out His judgment upon them. This is the clear pattern of … Continue reading “Repentance Required!”
Uppity, Cruel Cheaters
An adulterous woman consumes a man, then wipes her mouth and says, “What’s wrong with that?” – Proverbs 30:20, NLT Uppity, Cruel Cheaters People who have never experienced firsthand the contempt of a cheater are liable to underestimate their arrogance and cruelty. That is why wise Christian lay “counselors” and pastors ought to talk to … Continue reading “Uppity, Cruel Cheaters”
Deep Losses Can Lead To Deep Gratitude
He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. -Psalm 18:16, NIV Like violent water rushing down a channel, harsh circumstances can serve as the means to deepen our hearts and expand their capacity. Losses are huge for divorced faithful spouses. The loss of “friendships,” love, money, … Continue reading “Deep Losses Can Lead To Deep Gratitude”
As if we all were given a choice!
“Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the righteous cut off? Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same.” – Eliphaz the Temanite in Job 4:7-8, KJV And it was so, that after the Lord had spoken these words unto Job, the Lord said to … Continue reading “As if we all were given a choice!”
Forgiveness does not erase all consequences!
The Lord replied, “I have forgiven them, as you asked. …not one of them will ever see the land I promised on oath to their ancestors. No one who has treated me with contempt will ever see it. -Numbers 14:20, 23, NIV A faithful spouse may forgive a cheater yet still divorce him or her. God forgave the Israelites for … Continue reading “Forgiveness does not erase all consequences!”
Kesha’s “Praying”–A Faithful Spouse Anthem
I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me. -Psalm 41:11, NIV Artist, Kesha, just dropped a few new songs after a long and troubled hiatus from the music world. For those not following this story. The long and short is Kesha alleged she was seriously abused by … Continue reading “Kesha’s “Praying”–A Faithful Spouse Anthem”
Unhelpful to lament divorce rates!
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! – Galatians 5:14-15, NKJV Lamenting divorce rates among Christians Likely, it is meant well. Good intentions are there, I am sure. Pastors are … Continue reading “Unhelpful to lament divorce rates!”