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02-21-2008, 1:10 PM marann Joined on 08-14-2007 Posts 7 IT DEPENDS Whom God put together let no man put asunder.  If a marriage doesn't work out and ends in divorce,  God didn't put the couple together.  I know this is a big dose to swallow but the truth is the truth.  There are some christian couples that do not love one another anymore, and are miserable because they can not divorce.  If you are both saved, you must stay together or else separate or divorce, but you can not remarry. If one is saved and the other isn't, if the unsaved is pleased to stay, the saved one must stay. When it comes to fornication (adultery with the opposite sex or same sex), I believe God will judge.  I do not see how one could stay married in these days and times and know that their spouse is cheating on them (homosexual/bisexual/heterosexual).  If God says stay, you stay; but if you are scared that you might contract something, God always has a way of escape.  If a man or woman is abusing their spouse, why stay? I believe there is an out clause (fornication) for any married couple to divorce and remarry.      Report

02-21-2008, 5:05 PM John and Trish Garcia Joined on 04-30-2007 Posts 1 Re: IT DEPENDS My background denominationally is quite varied. And the one thing I have found them all to have in common, is the asking for the faithful to be more faithful in the tithe or at least in giving in general. Invariably, especially among the charismatic churches, these leaders and pastors will refer to Malachi to remind the laity of the impending curse that will befall all those who will not give. Curiosly, of all the Christian Churches represented by the "limelight" of religious broadcasting, it is the Charismatics who are among the worst in leading the way in marital infidelity and divorce. Maybe part of the solution also lies in the fact that they and we should pay more attention to that part in Malachi where God says he HATES divorce and that He requires Godly offspring from His people. Maybe more leaders and pastors and especially those of the members of the editorial board should be leading the way in this regard than putting guilt trips on believers about not giving enough. After all, we know that where one's treasure lies so goes the heart. If we fix the heart of marriage first, which as it turns out is selflessness, generous giving, and servanthood, then maybe the issue of the tithe and giving among the faithful will become more faithful. Hey leaders, for the love of the Kingdom of God, get a clue!!    Report

05-05-2008, 10:17 PM angiew617@yahoo.com Joined on 07-20-2007 carneys point, New Jersey, United States Posts 21 Re: IT DEPENDS In response to your comment we must understand that marriage was instituted by Father God himself and marriage has the potential to render its fruitful purpose if we understand that Christ is the vital foundation in which marriage is built upon. Sadly enough I would be more careful how I refer to Christ's bride because after all he is the one who has been given the authority to marry her and you and I are apart of that same bride, our principles or moral view of marriage isnt based on the worlds view but rather on the living Word Of God which is the pillar and ground of truth. It is very grieving to know that many of our beloved brothers and sisters within the body just seek for an excuse to separate or divorce at any cost. Just because a marriage doesnt work does not imply it wasnt ordained by God, we still have that wonderful gift of free will to make decisions whether to the benefit of marital covenant according to Father God's way or from the worldly and fleshly perspective which only produces death or destruction. Besides I don't believe that physical abuse of any kind within a marital relationship is a loving representation of the Father's love. The literal meaning of the word "husband" means loving ruler and that implies that husbands must learn how to rule their homes with the fragrance of Christ's love within their hearts, that is the only possible way that a husband can give of himself for his bride as Christ did for his. If your not willing to sacrifice until the death of your own self rights within a marital relationship, you havent learned to embrace the cross of Christ and deny yourself, love provides a sense of security for a woman because its not self-seeking but only seeking how to meet the needs of others. I honestly agree that divorce within the body is at an alarming all-time high but it only leads to one unanswered question where do most married couples get their sense of direction or physical role model for marriage the statistics are alarming and dishardening if you ask me, we all have home work to do within this particular area and there is no such thing as the perfect marriage as many should suppose.. marriage is ministry and it requires work, you only get out of it what you personally put into it, every husband has a garden to labor in what you allow within your garden is yours to deal with... We need to stop listening to many of the bitter people who are releasing the voices of strangers such as bitterness, unforgiveness, and etc within the ears and hearts of marriages within our churches and communities and etc. if the foundations are destroyed how will the righteous stand    Report

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