Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Let no man separate.....

I am currently acquainted with at least two families which are going through divorce, and both of them have "Biblical reasons" for divorcing per Matthew 5:32--most likely on the part of both spouses, though I don't know that for sure and don't want to know.  In the New Testament economy, they are allowed to divorce, and in the Mosaic economy, the world would have up to eight fewer mouths to feed (counting the spouses and their paramours).

Actually, probably more than a dozen fewer mouths to feed, as each person has (if I'm told correctly) something of a history.  And so, the justice of the current situation is tempered by a profound sadness; as much as their ability to bond with their spouse is hampered by their past history, these latest moves will make it even more difficult for them to find marital happiness and even more susceptible to fornication--and then we can only imagine the lessons being learned by their children.

You may not know them by name, but you know them in your town, so pray for their repentance here, admonish them regarding their choices, and ask Him that your marriage might be a "Song of Songs" to those lacking Biblical understanding of His wonderful institution.

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