Mark 10:9 what GOD has joined together.....even for bad marriages?
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First of all It’s a PARAPHRASE. Second, he most definitely did say something to that effect.
The Pharisees asked is it lawful to put away for any cause? Note the absence of the divorce certificate in their attempted trap.
Jesus: What did Moses command?
Pharisees: To put her away WITH the divorce certificate.
Jesus: If you put her away, for reasons other than fornication, and marry another you are guilty of adultery.
Again, the italic is paraphrase to help you see what the conversation was truly about, the pharisaical practice of putting away a wife without a divorce certificate.
They did (and continue to do) this for multiple reasons. One main reason is the ketubah, (sort of like a pre-marital alimony package) was payable only if she held the divorce certificate.
The Pharisees asked is it lawful to put away for any cause? Note the absence of the divorce certificate in their attempted trap.
Jesus: What did Moses command?
Pharisees: To put her away WITH the divorce certificate.
Jesus: If you put her away, for reasons other than fornication, and marry another you are guilty of adultery.
Again, the italic is paraphrase to help you see what the conversation was truly about, the pharisaical practice of putting away a wife without a divorce certificate.
They did (and continue to do) this for multiple reasons. One main reason is the ketubah, (sort of like a pre-marital alimony package) was payable only if she held the divorce certificate.
Not sure about this. God doesn't approve of all marriages (many argue here remarriage may be sin). God also may not approve of marriage to nonChristians or non-born again Christians. Bible gives a long list of people we should stay away from...from drunks, liars, fools, etc. I think people put themselves together not God in these cases.
If a Christian marries a Satan worshipper or a demonized person because she was under his spell, was "in love", being naive, pretty sure God would not approve. Maybe this guy offered comfort and a nice house. What should be done then? Remember Satan will present himself in a nice way, not with horns, etc. Watch The Devil's Advocate.
There is only one thing that really truly matters in this life, John. All else is fleeting and temporary. You need to reevaluate your priorities. You were born to seek out salvation and live out your life in glorious fellowship with your Maker. Jesus is the only way and there is no "far second". There is only one Maker, Provider, Sustainer, and Ultimate Source of all things. If you are not bearing the fruits of the Spirit, then you have missed first base.
If GOD brings 2 people together:
go back and reread:
The_Watchers_2017 said:
But, if God, brings 2 people together,
If GOD brings 2 people together = Already APPROVED by GOD
go back and reread:
The_Watchers_2017 said:
But, if God, brings 2 people together,
If GOD brings 2 people together = Already APPROVED by GOD
Every word IS inspired, God breathed, and that includes Deuteronomy 24:1-4.
When people like our friend @BearerOfTheMorningStar make statements like: “Moses put that in the Law because of the hardness of your hearts”, they’re insinuating Moses wrote Deuteronomy 24:1-4 of his own accord, against the will of God.
This is erroneous of course, Deuteronomy 24:1-4 is the word of God that gives provision and guideline for divorce and remarriage.
Does Jesus void his own law or was it never his law to begin with, did Moses sneak it in there… 🤣
When people like our friend @BearerOfTheMorningStar make statements like: “Moses put that in the Law because of the hardness of your hearts”, they’re insinuating Moses wrote Deuteronomy 24:1-4 of his own accord, against the will of God.
This is erroneous of course, Deuteronomy 24:1-4 is the word of God that gives provision and guideline for divorce and remarriage.
Does Jesus void his own law or was it never his law to begin with, did Moses sneak it in there… 🤣