1. peace-preserving problem-preventing “Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, And he sins who hastens with his feet” (Prov. 19:2) Part 3 myths justifying divorce

2. Medicine From Malachi Sound ethics are based on sound theology (2:1-7) The law of truth is without partiality (2:8, 9) Man’s relationship with God affects his relationship with others (2:10) Sinning against God’s children is against our Father (2:11) Man’s relationship with family duties affects his relationship with God (2:13, 14)

3. Medicine From Malachi God hates divorce (2:16) It covers one’s garments with violence

4. Myths Justifying Divorce 1.“no-fault divorce” there is no such thing fault in every divorce (Matt. 5:32) 2.“I will be happier when I divorce and remarry” why do most second marriages end in divorce then? less than 30% chance

5. “Consider Your Ways” (Hag. 1:5) Psalm 119:59, “I thought about my ways, And turned my feet to Your testimonies” (NKJV) Ps 139:23, 24 “Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting” (NKJV)

6. when remarries Adultery In Remarriage? “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” (Matt. 5:32, KJV) general rule: whoever puts away spouse causes her (shares in the guilt) to commit adultery Adultery if remarries!

7. 1 Exception “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” (Matt. 5:32, KJV) ONE exception: the one who sends away for fornication is not the cause of her fornication shares not the guilt if she remarries

8. 1 Exception “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” (Matt. 5:32, KJV) 1 exception: for the innocent  the put-away still commits adultery when remarries  ONLY clears the faithful  whoever marries put- away fornicator also commits adultery!

9. "So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate" (Matt. 19:6) o “no longer two” o “but one flesh” o “joined” – “to fasten to one yoke, yoke together” (4801) (PAIR)

10. Romans 7:2 “F or the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from the law of her husband.” “bound” (1210) “chained” (Mk. 15:7) “tied” (Lk. 19:30) cuffed husband wife LAW

11. Romans 7:2 “F or the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from the law of her husband.” “bound” (1210) “chained” (Mk. 15:7) “tied” (Lk. 19:30) cuffed “death” releases both husband wife DEATH

12. Romans 7:2 “F or the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from the law of her husband.” “bound” (1210) “chained” (Mk. 15:7) “tied” (Lk. 19:30) cuffed “death” releases both fornication gives right for innocent to be released (Matt. 5:32; 19:9) the guilty is still shackled! husband wife

13. unscriptural divorce BOTH ARE STILL SHACKLED!

14. “...Therefore take heed to your spirit, And let none deal treacherously with the wife of his youth” (Mal. 2:15, NKJV)

15. RED FLAGS enjoying spending time with others over spouse looking for excuses to stay away easily distracted when spouse talks inability to discuss things rarely if ever laugh together arguing over dead issues Issues threats of divorce no respect in the relationship faultfinding, easily irritated other single men/women spending too much time in your house

16. Golden Rule (Matt. 7:12) Respect & submit (Eph. 5:33, 1 Tim. 3:11) do not be idle (Prov. 31:27) use example over your tongue to persuade your husband (1 Pet. 3:1) bring happiness to your wife (Deut. 24:5) More Points Will Be Added In This Series