Marriage represents the union of two individuals before God and is meant to reflect the relationship between Christ and the Church. Before we talk about divorce, we must first talk about marriage and what it stands for. Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, and it is intended to be a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman.

· What is Divorce from the Christian Standpoint?
· Did God really permit divorce?
· What are the legal grounds for annulment of marriage?..... read more

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Marriage represents the union of two individuals before God and is meant to reflect the relationship between Christ and the Church. Before we talk about divorce, we must first talk about marriage and what it stands for. Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, and it is intended to be a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman.

· What is Divorce from the Christian Standpoint?
· Did God really permit divorce?
· What are the legal grounds for annulment of marriage?....

In the Gospels, Jesus Christ does not teach that divorce is a sin. Instead, He speaks of remarriage as a potential sin for those already divorced, and even some who are about to marry for the first time who intended happens to be a divorcee.
■ Matthew 5 vs 31 - 32

31 “It was also said, ‘Any man who divorces his wife must give her a written notice of divorce.’
32 But I tell you that any man who divorces his wife, except for the problem of sexual sin, is causing his wife to be guilty of adultery. And whoever marries a divorced woman is guilty of adultery. - Matthew 5 vs 31 - 32

■ Matthew 19 vs 7 - 9

7 The Pharisees asked, “Then why did Moses give a command allowing a man to divorce his wife by writing a certificate of divorce?”
8 Jesus answered, “Moses allowed you to divorce your wives because you refused to accept God’s teaching. But divorce was not allowed in the beginning.
9 I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for the problem of sexual sin, and marries another woman is guilty of adultery.” - Matthew 19 vs 7 - 9

■Mark 10 vs 10- 12

10 Later, when the followers and Jesus were in the house, they asked him again about the question of divorce. 
11 He said, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman has sinned against his wife. He is guilty of adultery. 
12  And the woman who divorces her husband and marries another man is also guilty of adultery.” - Mark 10 vs 10- 12

■ Luke 16 vs 18

18 “Any man who divorces his wife and marries another woman is guilty of adultery. And the man who marries a divorced woman is also guilty of adultery.” - Luke 16 vs 18

Divorce in and of itself is not a sin, so says Jesus Christ.