Hello friends!
In the part 1 of this topic, we tried as much as possible to lay a foundation for today's concluding part.
I would advise you read part 1 first before looking at the following questions and answers on the above topic.
1. Is Divorce And Re-Marriage Biblical?
God's thought on divorce can be clearly seen in His Word, Malachi 2:16, and it says,
" For the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I HATE DIVORCE AND MARITAL SEPARATION and him who covers his garment (his wife) with violence. Therefore, keep a watch upon your spirit (that it may be controlled by My Spirit), that you deal not treacherous and faithlessly (with your marriage mate). AMPLIFIED BIBLE VERSION.
God hates divorce, hence He does not support it. It is not biblical!
Divorce is not the problem. The problem is defective marriage due to defective individuals who come together outside of the "garden" context. (Late Dr. Myles Munroe)
Even during the time of Jesus, the Pharisees of His time tried to trap Jesus with the question of whether divorce is acceptable in God's sight or not. They asked: "Is it lawful and right to dismiss and repudiate and divorce one's wife for any and every cause?" Matthew 19:3 AMPLIFIED BIBLE VERSION.
And Jesus knowing their thought because He is God, answer their question in a rather unexpected manner.
Jesus took them back to the beginning of marriage in Genesis 2:18, 22-24..
He answered them thus: "...Have you not read that He who made them from the beginning made them male and female; And said, For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be United firmly (joined inseperably) to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder (separate)." Matthew 19:4-6 AMPLIFIED BIBLE VERSION.
Divorce is not really the problem but the individuals that came into marriage. And separation is only a result of the glaring short coming in the part OF the individuals that got married.
In baking a cake, if you put excess or more than necessary baking powder, the cake will swell up and explode! And if you don't put baking powder at all, the case will rise and then collapse! Either way you and up with a defective cake. Who do you blame: the cake or yourself? There was nothing wrong with the cream, nothing wrong with the powder, nothing wrong with the oven, or butter or the kitchen. The problem was with some of the ingredients.
Therefore, nothing is wrong with marriage, but the individuals!
Re-marriage is only possible under one condition: if the woman lost her husband or vice versa. (Romans 7:1-3)
2. In a toxic marriage where the man is at the receiving end, is it advisable for him to file for a divorce.?
It is better to marry right and save yourself of agony and sorrow. Of course if it is life threatening divorce may seem as an option. The only Biblical ground a spouse can divorce is partner is on the ground of adultery or fornication (Matthew 19:9). On the other hand my humble advise would be to go spiritual. If the man is not yet a christain, as in not born again, he should do so and take it to God in prayers. And God shall restore his marriage, for with God nothing shall be impossible (Luke 1:37)
(a) If the man divorce, is it good for him to re-marry?
Based on the Word of God, there is no room for re-marry, unless his divorced partner dies. If he goes ahead to re-marry, he is on his own and will suffer the eternal consequence. God says such fellow is an adulterer and no adulterer shall enter the kingdom of God.(Romans 7: 2-3)
I believe this is clear!
(c) And is it a sin unto the new wife who marries a divorcee?
Based on the Word of God that is forever settled in heaven, the answers are yes and no.
Yes, it is a sin because as long as the divorced partner is alive, that new wife in God's sight isan adulteress (Romans 7:2-3)
No, it is not a sin only if the divorced partner is dead! (Romans 7:2-3)
This is the much we can answer with respect to this questions. Feel free to write us at courtshipguide@gmail.com for any other questions.
Stay blessed and prosperous in Jesus name.
It is well.
Your friend,
LAWRENCE SOLOMON BAMIDELE
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