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Marriage Is an Example

Of course, when we discuss marriage, people often point to biblical exceptions that allow divorce. That is true. There are instances in the Bible when the husband or wife is allowed to divorce. First of all, we need to remember that feeling unloved by our spouse or not feeling love towards our spouse is not one of those exceptions. At the same time, the exceptions themselves need to be viewed in the context of other Scriptures and also in light of God’s heart. They should not be used as an excuse to end the marital commitment.

For example, in the Book of 1 Corinthians, it talks about abandonment as one of the reasons for divorce. It says that if a Christian is married to an unbeliever and the unbeliever wants a divorce, the Christian is permitted to end the relationship. However, if the unbeliever wants to stay in the marital covenant, the believer is encouraged to remain married. In other words, God loves marriage and allows divorce only as a matter of exception. 

Another very commonly discussed reason for divorce is sexual infidelity. Of course, this is a very painful situation if one of the spouses fails to stay faithful in marriage. First of all, it is a sin that the Bible says God will judge. We need to stay away from sexual sin and stay faithful to our spouse as much as we can. However, the instances that do involve sexual sin should be treated on a case by case basis. Here are some questions that need to be asked: Is the person consistently unfaithful? Or is this an isolated sexual failure? Is the individual repenting and willing to work things out in marriage? The Bible encourages the affected spouse to forgive. Of course, this is a difficult matter that might require counseling to be fully resolved. 

Nevertheless, marriage is a place where we need to practice all of the biblical principles. In marriage, we need to exercise such attributes as love, forgiveness, faithfulness, grace, self-control, and others, to the fullest. Marriage is an example to the world. It is an example to our relatives and friends. It is also an example to the Church. This is where we really live out our salvation daily. Marriage is an example of what true love is. 

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