What to do in Case of Divorce - Part 2 3 What to do in Case of Divorce - Part 2

When Divorce Happens to You: Don’t let divorce define who you are.

Divorce is very public and influences how people treat us.

When Divorce Happens to You: Don’t let divorce define who you are Do see yourself as Christ sees you.

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, - I Cor. 6:9

nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God. - I Cor. 6:10-11

Righteous = Acceptable Your New Self Cleansed = Forgiven Holy = Set Apart Righteous = Acceptable

but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. - I John 1:7-8

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us. - I John 1:9-10

When Divorce Happens Don’t Punish Yourself

When Divorce Happens Don’t Punish Yourself Do Help Yourself

Help Yourself… Legally

Help Yourself… Legally Guard Your Faith

Don’t try to justify yourself When Divorce Happens Don’t try to justify yourself

Do cast yourself on the mercy of God When Divorce Happens Don’t try to justify yourself Do cast yourself on the mercy of God

For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. - Matthew 11:30

casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. - I Peter 5:7

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, - Romans 3:23

This is why the gospel is called the “good news” – because for the one who has failed in marriage, knowing there is forgiveness and the offer of renewal is very good news indeed.