“God Hates Divorce”

Thursday, April 28, 2016

You mention that divorce is a sin.  I know the Bible states that God hates divorce, and one is only able to remarry if their spouse committed adultery; however, I do not find in Scripture that divorce is a sin.  Don't get me wrong (as I am not advocating divorce), but if one divorces for any other reason, it doesn't seem sinful, but that person would need to remain unmarried.  What scripture are you using to determine that it is indeed a sin?

Sincerely,
Pin The Sin

Dear Pin The Sin,

Divorce is allowed when fornication has taken place (Matt 19:9).  Divorce for the wrong reasons is a sin.  Since God only permits divorce in the case of sexual immorality – by default, all other divorces are sinful.  However, it is permitted for a couple to legally separate if they cannot live in harmony with one another (1 Cor 7:10-11).

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