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Dusty · 05-02-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Paradox

I don't think I really, really knew the answers to my questions.

First off, the bible tells us that God hates divorce. He doesn't dislike it very, very much...he HATES it! And the bible also makes it clear that the ONLY reason a couple may divorce is due to infidelity (from what I understand). That's why I asked about the abuse situation.

As far as my second question...I didn't think it was a no brainer, or I wouldn't have asked it. But perhaps I was misunderstood. What I was asking is: MUST a marriage end due to infidelity? In other words, is it a sin for a wife to stay married to a cheating husband, for example, even if the husband has mended his ways?

I am sorry if I came on so strong but my feelings on abuse are maybe different than others who have never been through that. But I honestly don't think God blesses an abusive marriage. I know all that the Bible says about divorce and I certainly did not want a divorce as I have believed what the Bible says about divorce but I think there comes a point that if it is a safety issue, then I do not believe God wants us to stay.

I suppose what you are saying about adultery.... if the other partner confesses and gets council and has made a turn around and the two have worked out their problem then it is not a sin to stay married . On the other hand that also is a long road as there will always be the trust issue on the part of the party that the adultery was done too. But with God all things are possible and only He can mend the pain and the hurt.