Is divorce a sin in the Bible?
Is divorce a sin in the Bible?
and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Divorce is discussed in several other parts of the Bible. Malachi 2:16 has God disapproving of divorce, but Deuteronomy 24:1–4 makes clear that it is acceptable under certain circumstances (see Christian views on divorce).
What God thinks about divorce?
To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.
Does God want me to get a divorce?
God does not lead you to divorce, and while it is important to be equally yoked, the Lord does not favor the severing of marriage.
Is divorce allowed in Christianity?
The Christian teachings on divorce differ between denominations. Generally divorce is frowned upon, as marriage is considered a sacrament and the couple have made promises in front of God to stay together for life.
Is divorce and remarriage an unforgivable sin?
One wonders if the allowance by Moses for the Israelites to divorce and remarry was because he himself was divorced and remarried (Matt 19:8). So divorce is not the unforgivable sin. If you have been divorced, there is grace and forgiveness for you.
