Ask Your Preacher - Archives
“Domestic Violence”
Categories: MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPSI WANT TO DIVORCE MY HUSBAND; HE HIT ME TONIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND HE IS VERY HOTHEADED WHILE BEING A POLICE OFFICER. WILL THE LORD FORGIVE ME FOR DIVORCE DUE TO PHYSICAL ABUSE???????Sincerely,
Angry In All Caps
Dear Angry In All Caps,
We cannot imagine the emotional turmoil, anger, hurt, sorrow, and frustration that you are feeling right now. Any husband that hurts his wife physically or verbally is not showing love or treating her "as his own body" as the Scriptures say he should (Eph 5:28). He is sinning, but don't compound that sin by sinning yourself by divorcing him. The only Biblical reason for divorce is fornication (Matt 19:9). You have every right to separate from him, but if you do, you are still married - just separated. You can move out, and if you don't feel safe - you should. Your marriage needs counseling, and we recommend you find a Biblical counselor in your area that will help you and your husband through these trials. Find a counselor that does not view divorce as an option - we would be happy to help with that if you would like. May God give you peace in this time of trial.
