“For I hate divorce!” says the LORD, the God of Israel. “It is as cruel as putting on a victim’s bloodstained coat,” says the LORD Almighty. “So guard yourself; always remain loyal to your wife.” Malachi 2:16 (NLT)
GOD’S GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE
“You have heard that the law of Moses says, `A man can divorce his wife by merely giving her a letter of divorce.’ But I say that a man who divorces his wife, unless she has been unfaithful, causes her to commit adultery. And anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Matthew 5:31-32 (NLT)
But if the husband or wife who isn’t a Christian insists on leaving, let them go. In such cases the Christian husband or wife is not required to stay with them, for God wants His children to live in peace. 1 Corinthians 7:15 (NLT)
Divorce Deceptions
- Your life is
“We know that to those who love God, who are called according to His Plan, everything that happens fits into a pattern for good.” Romans 8:28
- God
“A battered reed He will not break off, and a smoldering wick He will not put out” Matthew 12:20
- There’s no
Steps for HEALing
- Have a heart of
“Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible.” Romans 12:18
God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before Him. When I got my act together, He gave me a fresh start. Psalms 18:20 (MSG)
- Enlist the
God places the lonely in families; He sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But for rebels, there is only famine and distress. Psalms 68:6 (NLT)
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalms 34:18 (NIV)
- Accept God’s plan for your
Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
- Learn from your past
“You intended to harm me but God intended it for good.” Genesis 50:20
“I will restore beauty for ashes.” Isaiah 61:1
Are you Dealing with Divorce”? Check out our Divorce Care Group, Mondays at 6:30pm at the Buda Campus. Email info@theconnectionchurch.org for more info.
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Connection Questions:
- In what ways has the issue of divorce affected you personally, your family, or your close friends?
- Do you think people get divorced too easily and quickly today?
- Read Malachi 2:16. How does God feel about divorce? Why do you think He feels this way about divorce? What does this verse teach us about God’s character?
- Read Matthew 5:31-32. How does Jesus’ teaching on divorce raise the bar on how his culture (and ours) views commitment in marriage?
- If you are married, in what way(s) can you foster and protect unity with your spouse? If you are unmarried and might be married one day, how can you help foster and protect unity with a future spouse?
- What are some of the negative effects of divorce? What impact does divorce have on our children and grandchildren?
- Pastor Cole said one of the most important steps when healing from a divorce is to have a “Heart of forgiveness.” How have you seen forgiveness heal a relationship? Why is forgiveness so powerful?
- How should we as a church and Connection Group approach and support those who are dealing with divorce or conflict in their marriages?
- How can we pray for you?