Divorce: The Die Has Been Cast — Biblical Truth on Covenant, Conflict, and Clarity "The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? And he answered and said unto them... What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." – Matthew 19:3–6 To truly understand divorce, one must first understand its historical context. In ancient societies, women were often treated as property rather than partners. When a daughter was given in marriage, it was viewed as the transfer of an asset. Because women lacked inheritance rights and could not hold property independently, their security and provision were tied entirely to marriage. Under the Law of Moses, a man could dismiss his wife for virtually any reason, provided he issued a written bill of divorce. However, Jesus introduced a higher standard a Kingdom manifesto that protected the sanctity of marriage an...
Divorce: The Real Deal — A Biblical Perspective on Separation, Healing, and Personal Responsibility "But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery." – Matthew 5:32 Marriage is a choice made on Earth rather than a match made in heaven. While God presents opportunities for relationship, the decision to marry remains a human responsibility. Once that choice is made, God blesses the union, allowing two individuals to become one flesh . This principle began with Adam and Eve God presented the opportunity, and Adam made the conscious decision to receive Eve as his wife. Marriage is not a mystical or predetermined event dictated by prophecy, but a covenant where individuals consciously choose one another. Because marriage is a decision, separation and divorce are also decisions that people must tak...