Attack on the Foundation: Divorce

Five Biblical Truths About Divorce: 1. Marriage is about God (or marriage is bigger than you). • The ultimate purpose of marriage is to bring glory to God—together—in a way you can’t do by yourself. 2. God made your spouse for you (or God made you for each other) . 3. God hates divorce. (or divorce is not God’s plan). • God brought you together and joined you together. • God expects you to keep your vows. • He knows what divorce does to children. 4. Scripture gives two reasons for divorce. • Adultery • Abandonment 5. I’ve been divorced. Now what? • Attempt to reconcile if at all possible. • Determine what you contributed to the divorce. • Seek God’s forgiveness and accept his grace. • Seek forgiveness from former spouse for your contribution in the marriage failure. • Don’t jump into another relationship on the rebound. • When/if you remarry, make a commitment to do it right…to make it last.