Divorced in the world, but divorced in God's eyes?

[Blien]

Hey ya'll I have a question. Lets say a man and a woman were arranged together for marriage and after a couple of years it did not go well so the wife fled and divorced her husband. Let say that the reason she left was because of adultry in the relationship by the other partner.

Biblicially speaking I know that she has a "okay" to leave her husband and get a divorce. However, even if she did that and is divorced in the world, is she divorced in God's eyes?

Another point of interest. God said that the two shall become one. Are they still one even after the divorce (spiritually speaking)?

[Guest man]

Biblically speaking a person has no rights to divorce their spouse.

What about this?

Matthew 5

32 But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.

[sheya joie]

Yeah,,,I looked into it and divorce isn't Biblically endorsed in any way or form, in fact it's strongly condemned by God because it promotes adultery. Also it's worth mentioning that often times there is an awful lot of pride that's involved in divorce. I think people should suck it up and accept the facts about divorce,,,, but you know. It's the easy answers that people love to hear.

However, in the case presented in the OP, the divorce came about because there already was adultery.

[Guest man]

Here's something to keep in mind when discussing this issue.

Mark 3

28 Assuredly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter;

29 but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation

And here's something Paul pointed out as he was addessing the issue of marriage.

1 Corinthians 7

6 But I say this as a concession, not as a commandment.

[Blien]

I know Jesus' word regarding marriage but that does not give me any solid assurance because God has spoken about it as well. Well here is what is bothering me...

1 Corinthians 7:8-10

8 So I say to those who aren’t married and to widows—it’s better to stay unmarried, just as I am. 9 But if they can’t control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It’s better to marry than to burn with lust.

10 But for those who are married, I have a command that comes not from me, but from the Lord. A wife must not leave her husband. 11 But if she does leave him, let her remain single or else be reconciled to him. And the husband must not leave his wife.

So... in the eyes of God, it would be a sin to marry a woman who is divorced. At least this is what I gather from my reading of the scriptures. And we know also from the Old Testament how passionately God hates divorce.

[wyguy]

Divorce is allowed under two circumstances:

1. Adultery. "I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery." (Matthew 19:9)

or:

2. If an unbelieving partner deserts the believing partner. "But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances." (1 Corinthians 7:15)

Biblicially speaking I know that she has a "okay" to leave her husband and get a divorce. However, even if she did that and is divorced in the world, is she divorced in God's eyes? Yes.

Another point of interest. God said that the two shall become one. Are they still one even after the divorce (spiritually speaking)? No. It only applies to the flesh.

[Blien]

That doesn't even address the verse I gave in 1 Corinthians.. seriously, I don't needed any further commentaries on parts we have already discussed. I KNOW what circumstances that the Bible allows a divorce. My whole question was can this woman be married again. And to me it looks like a no.

1 Corinthians 7:8-10

8 So I say to those who aren’t married and to widows—it’s better to stay unmarried, just as I am. 9 But if they can’t control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It’s better to marry than to burn with lust.

10 But for those who are married, I have a command that comes not from me, but from the Lord. A wife must not leave her husband. 11 But if she does leave him, let her remain single or else be reconciled to him. And the husband must not leave his wife.

The Amplified Bible puts it more clearly..

1 Corinthians 7:10-11 (Amplified Bible)

10 But to the married people I give charge--not I but the Lord--that the wife is not to separate from her husband.11 But if she does [separate from and divorce him], let her remain single or else be reconciled to her husband. And [i charge] the husband [also] that he should not put away or divorce his wife.

[wyguy]

10 But for those who are married, I have a command that comes not from me, but from the Lord. A wife must not leave her husband. 11 But if she does leave him, let her remain single or else be reconciled to him. And the husband must not leave his wife.

The Amplified Bible puts it more clearly..

1 Corinthians 7:10-11 (Amplified Bible)

10 But to the married people I give charge--not I but the Lord--that the wife is not to separate from her husband.11 But if she does [separate from and divorce him], let her remain single or else be reconciled to her husband. And [i charge] the husband [also] that he should not put away or divorce his wife.

The point is, she is still bound to her husband and should be reconciled to him, BUT she is free to divorce if there is adultery or abandonment by the unbelieving partner and is free to remarry if she wishes.

[Blien]

10 But for those who are married, I have a command that comes not from me, but from the Lord. A wife must not leave her husband. 11 But if she does leave him, let her remain single or else be reconciled to him. And the husband must not leave his wife.

The Amplified Bible puts it more clearly..

1 Corinthians 7:10-11 (Amplified Bible)

10 But to the married people I give charge--not I but the Lord--that the wife is not to separate from her husband.11 But if she does [separate from and divorce him], let her remain single or else be reconciled to her husband. And [i charge] the husband [also] that he should not put away or divorce his wife.

The point is, she is still bound to her husband and should be reconciled to him, BUT she is free to divorce if there is adultery or abandonment by the unbelieving partner and is free to remarry if she wishes.

..to her original husband. Not a new one.

[Guest man]

10 But for those who are married, I have a command that comes not from me, but from the Lord. A wife must not leave her husband. 11 But if she does leave him, let her remain single or else be reconciled to him. And the husband must not leave his wife.

The Amplified Bible puts it more clearly..

1 Corinthians 7:10-11 (Amplified Bible)

10 But to the married people I give charge--not I but the Lord--that the wife is not to separate from her husband.11 But if she does [separate from and divorce him], let her remain single or else be reconciled to her husband. And [i charge] the husband [also] that he should not put away or divorce his wife.

The point is, she is still bound to her husband and should be reconciled to him, BUT she is free to divorce if there is adultery or abandonment by the unbelieving partner and is free to remarry if she wishes.

..to her original husband. Not a new one.

You got your answer.