Exodus 20 is immensely helpful in centering a Christian approach to divorce. Jesus Christ freed us from from our shortcomings here, of course. Romans 3:21-24. But “does this mean that we can forget about the law?” as Paul asks at Verse 31. Of course not. If someone claims, ‘I know God,’ but doesn’t obey God’s commands, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth. But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love Him. That is how we know we are living in Him. Commandment 8 reads: “You must not steal.” Exodus 20:15…. Continue Reading…
September 4, 2009
Many people post-divorce seem to feel compelled to say that they’re “still friends.” “Jonathan and David – Soul Friends,” is how The Message titles 1 Samuel 18. The text that follows begins with this paragraph. By the time David had finished reporting to Saul, Jonathan was deeply impressed with David — an immediate bond was forged between them. He became totally committed to David. From that point on he would be David’s number-one advocate and friend. Jonathan put himself at great risk for David, as we see, for example, in 1 Samuel 19:1-3. “A Covenant Friendship in God’s Name” compellingly… Continue Reading…
August 20, 2009
Marital reconsiliation advocacy often cites Malachi 2:15 as a command. “Has not the Lord made them one? In flesh and spirit they are His. And why one? Because He was seeking godly offspring. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith with the wife of your youth.” I believe this equally applies to wives regarding husbands. On January 28, 2008, Time magazine titled its “Annual Mind & Body Special Issue,” “The Science of Romance: Why we need love to survive.” [1-2] The lead article gets into chemistry and the use of functional magnetic resonance imagers (fMRIs) in… Continue Reading…