Part 3 - Ongoing, Unrepentant Sin + Parts to a Biblical Plan for Separation

In today's episode we discuss ongoing, unrepentant sin as well as the different elements to the Biblical Plan for Separation. Please listen and share with your people so that we as a church body never dismiss this damaging cycle within many Christian (and non-Christian) marriages today.

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NOTES:

Biblical Plan for Separation with the Intent of Reconciliation + Restoration

Purpose

The goal of a biblical separation is to provide space to evaluate and repair the broken parts of the marriage, resulting in two healthy people and a restored marriage that both spouses love.

Guidelines for Healing

Time frame:
Boundaries regarding communication with the opposite sex:
Types of counseling, consistency and frequency for wife:
Types of counseling, consistency and frequency for husband:
Expectations regarding enjoyable time together:
Expectations regarding communication and intimacy:
Living arrangements:
Care of the children; schedule for stays at home:

Goals that must be met for the separation to end and couple to be reunified:

1. Counseling conditions outlined above have been met.
2. Spouses have demonstrated only healthy behaviors for a prolonged period of time that creates trust and confidence that the spouse is healthy and safe for the couple to be together again.

If by the end of the time frame the above goals are not met:

Expectations after reunification:

If expectations after reunification are not met:

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