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”
Category: Reconciliation
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”
God’s Emotional Response To Adultery
“‘You adulterous wife! You prefer strangers to your own husband! All prostitutes receive gifts, but you give gifts to all your lovers, bribing them to come to you from everywhere for your illicit favors. So in your prostitution you are the opposite of others; no one runs after you for your favors. You are the very opposite, for you … Continue reading “God’s Emotional Response To Adultery”
Angry And Controlling Accusations
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. -Romans 12:15, ESV Today, I am writing about the accusations concerning being angry and/or controlling. I suspect these twin accusations are not unfamiliar to those who have either found themselves cheated upon or abandoned by their spouse. Personally, I became well acquainted with both during … Continue reading “Angry And Controlling Accusations”
When She Leaves…
(But if the husband or wife who isn’t a believer insists on leaving, let them go. In such cases the believing husband or wife is no longer bound to the other, for God has called you to live in peace.) – I Cor 7:15, NLT A group often missed in the Christian discussion of adultery and divorce … Continue reading “When She Leaves…”
Can Divorce Is NOT A Command
‘If there is a man who commits adultery with another man’s wife, one who commits adultery with his friend’s wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death. – Leviticus 20:10, NASB “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For … Continue reading “Can Divorce Is NOT A Command”
Gospel Witness And Divorce
So this was the plan they followed. Ezra selected leaders to represent their families, designating each of the representatives by name. On December 29, the leaders sat down to investigate the matter. By March 27, the first day of the new year, they had finished dealing with all the men who had married pagan wives. These are the priests … Continue reading “Gospel Witness And Divorce”
Blogging On Divorce AND Adultery
“As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.’” – 1 Peter 1:14-16, NIV Some might be disappointed that … Continue reading “Blogging On Divorce AND Adultery”
PART 2: I Disagree With John Piper On Adultery/Divorce
<<<<<NOTICE: A CONTINUATION FROM YESTERDAY’S POST [CLICK HERE TO READ YESTERDAY’S POST]>>>>> Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. -Hebrews 13:4, NIV With the above Scripture in mind, I want to share some thoughts on the damage John … Continue reading “PART 2: I Disagree With John Piper On Adultery/Divorce”