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Is it wise to query a pastors Biblical understanding? An ordained pastor is using feelings vs. using the Bible to counsel a friend who in my understanding is not repenting for some serious sin. The pastor is saying that since everyone appears to be ok emotionally than just move forward and not worry about the prior and ongoing sin. Im considering talking or emailing the pastor that I have not met to ask if he is aware or recommends these xyz Scriptures. It may not convince him as he appears to be a selective Christian who picks and choose which laws/rules of God apply. Am I wasting my time or should I just pray and let God work it out.

My MIL is fading and I expect to be invited to her small funeral this year. The wife left me last year for another Christian(?) guy whom I met at a Bible camp 20 years ago prior to meeting my wife. Scriptures have not helped my wife to stay in the marriage nor to avoid seeking love elsewhere. I doubt Scriptures will work on her new prospective adulterous boyfriend. We have children so I will remain calm and nonviolent when I see the philander again for the first time in 20 plus years at the funeral, ?, or his house in the future if they get married. What advice do you have for me to help me when I see him? Ask him if he is familiar with verses on Adultery or divorce? Vengeance is mine saith God so that is not an option although the carnal thought has crossed my mind. The ex would like all of us to be friends. No, a double betrayal does not mean you are my friend any longer.

I admire the woman who prayed for her husband to return and he did so 14 years later. God bless them. No one can judge someones heart, except God. Only God will determine the punishment if any for her sinful (in my eyes) actions and decisions. I may never know if any financial, health, emotional or other troubles that befall her are directly attributed to her adultery. So my question maybe is wrong. My concern is our children as I prayed for the parties involed to repent and they have not. So God's judgement is fine with me if He is so inclined. In due time I want the children to know the truth and know that sinning is not profitable.

What happens post adultery to willful participant? What have you noticed or seen in your life, work, or church to a Christian who committed adultery intentionally. Im the exspouse of the accused. Thanks

Her adulterous actions has caused her to become an exwife for sure. I was hoping and praying for a reconciliation prior to her recent decisions. She made the decision based on her belief that she is / was divorced as declared by her without a bill of divorce nor Scriptural reasons for a divorce. I also need prayer to separate myself from her but not our children that she is housing due to me being forced out of our old home by family members.

Exwife admitted a serious and deliberate sin to me yesterday in front of the children. Today she asked me to keep it quiet and not share it with my friends, family or online. I said "I hear you" but I never said yes to her request. I'm torn whether to honor her request. The marriage is over due to her sin and it is doubtful for repair due to her serious new flame.

I was legally married in the eyes of God almighty per the Scriptures. The state does not have jurisdiction over a marriage unless a license is obtained.

We have a Christian marriage which overrules the state. We have potential custody issue and not a divorce since no legal state marriage. Justin Adams, I hear your point but even the state says ok if there is a custody issue, the children stay where present. No disruptions/moves of minors until the case is settled or both parties agree.

Hello, My common law Christian wife of fifteen plus years wants a divorce due to lack of emotional support. We have children and she wants to take across the state to her original home to care for her ill folks. I did a better job of meeting her emotional needs a week before she returned to her parents. however, it is too late according to her. Apparently it has been going on for too long and I did not recognize nor did my wife ask or remind me of it. Naturally I would prefer for her to stay and for us to work it out. Her request caught me off guard! Am I a jerk if I block her from using a car (titled in my name) or file for custody blocking her from skipping the county with our school age children? I'm concerned my wife cant take care of her folks, our children, and her self in a crowded old house. I dont want my wife and children on the street after my inlaws pass and the govt takes their house to pay for the medical bills. Scripturally speaking I read that the husband gets the children but right now my wife is being ruled by emotion and not Christian reasoning. The same is true of her folks. Thank you, W