The Sanctity of Marriage: Part 1

The questions regarding marriage and divorce are always burning questions; extremely controversial within societies heavily influence by Christian teaching. Opinions vary and interpretations differ. There is always the closed view that says divorce is never allowed by God no matter the cruelty and meanness that may exist. And there is always the more open view that says divorce is allowed if the rift between a couple is not reconciled and causes more damage than good. 

Christ gave guidelines concerning divorce. Some believe it to be the unpardonable sin and some use is as an escape rout to get out of a situation that may not be what they expected at the time of their marriage. 

Instead of focusing on the why and the what that caused such a serious decision to be made, let's focus on the people involved in this no-win situation. 

I believe that it is wrong not to face the issues of marriage and divorce, no matter the different opinions and practices of society. Why? 

There are always a large number of divorced people. Many of these people need help; desperately need help. Their faith, hope, security, children, and their whole lives have been drastically affected. If believers, God's people, do not open their hearts to them, then a great opportunity to reach out and help them grow in Christ is missed. 

Now that Christ did: He spoke up and taught about the issue and the issue was as controversial in His day as it has been in succeeding generations. 

The same two attitudes toward Christ prevail in every generation: there are those who sincerely seek the help of Christ; and then there are those who are always testing and questioning Him, stretching every inch they can out of the world and the flesh. They question and question, and by their questioning they are able to create uncertainty and doubt over right and wrong. They are able to live as they wish. 

Note the question asked, "Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?" The flesh says no matter how frivolous -- if there is displeasure, disgust, dislike -- then divorce is allowed. But is it? 

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