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Should I Divorce My Cheating Husband?
By Billy Graham, Tribune Media Services
Q: My husband admits he's being unfaithful to me but he doesn't care.
He says if I don't like it I should leave. I've always felt divorce
was wrong in God's eyes, but I feel so humiliated and hurt that I
don't know how much more I can take. Please pray for me. - Mrs. R.S.
A: What your husband is doing is very wrong, not only in your eyes but in the eyes of God. The Bible is clear: "You shall not commit adultery" (Exodus 20:14). When you were married, you both made a solemn vow before God to be faithful to each other as long as you both would live - and God takes that vow very seriously. But your husband has broken that vow, and from what you say, he shows no signs of regret - let alone repentance.
God gave marriage to us, and His plan was for a husband and wife to live together in complete harmony and trust. The Bible puts it this way: "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh" (Genesis 2:24). This is why divorce was never part of God's original plan, because it is contrary to His design for marriage.
But we now live in a sinful, imperfect world, and sometimes marriages do break down. Jesus stressed the importance of marriage, but He also taught that divorce was permitted in cases of marital unfaithfulness (see Matthew 19:9).
God loves you, and my prayer is that you will turn to Christ and open your heart and life to Him. Then ask Him to help you know what His will is in this difficult situation. In addition, ask Him to guide you to a pastor or other wise person who can encourage and help you.
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This news arrived on: 10/13/2009
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10-15-2009 02:26
j wrote:
What God says about divorce
Malachi 2:15b ". . . do not break faith with the wife of your youth. 16 'I hate divorce,' says the LORD God of Israel, . . . . "
Of course what Billy says about acceptable reasons for divorce is also true. (see Matthew 19:9)
Of course what Billy says about acceptable reasons for divorce is also true. (see Matthew 19:9)
10-14-2009 03:42
Oladada B. wrote:
You are wonderful.
Dear Sir, Rev. Graham,
Can time be enough to say thank you for the words of knowledge that come from you. May God power you the more.
Can time be enough to say thank you for the words of knowledge that come from you. May God power you the more.
10-13-2009 11:17
K. Wami wrote:
Great appreciation
Dear Sir, Rev Graham,
I want to send wonderful merited appreciation to you and your staff for these short exhortations. They make my day and I believe I speak for alot of believers and fence sitters alike who come upon it. It would be great to one day bind them as
a book for gifts and or home libraries. The topics you address tend to have everlasting theme.
May the Almighty God continue to add more years to you and your wonderful ministry. Remain blessed.
I want to send wonderful merited appreciation to you and your staff for these short exhortations. They make my day and I believe I speak for alot of believers and fence sitters alike who come upon it. It would be great to one day bind them as
a book for gifts and or home libraries. The topics you address tend to have everlasting theme.
May the Almighty God continue to add more years to you and your wonderful ministry. Remain blessed.
10-13-2009 11:16
K. Wami wrote:
Great appreciation
Dear Sir, Rev Graham,
I want to send wonderful merited appreciation to you and your staff for these short exhortations. They make my day and I believe I speak for alot of believers and fence sitters alike who come upon it. It would be great to one day bind them as
a book for gifts and or home libraries. The topics you address tend to have everlasting theme.
May the Almighty God continue to add more years to you and your wonderful ministry. Remain blessed.
I want to send wonderful merited appreciation to you and your staff for these short exhortations. They make my day and I believe I speak for alot of believers and fence sitters alike who come upon it. It would be great to one day bind them as
a book for gifts and or home libraries. The topics you address tend to have everlasting theme.
May the Almighty God continue to add more years to you and your wonderful ministry. Remain blessed.
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