“And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery.” (Matt. 19.9, NKJV)

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Understanding who has the right to be married is not necessarily difficult. Oftentimes, our emotions and desires come into play. In other words, we desire to be married when God says we do not necessarily have that right. It is important that before we decide to marry that we look to God’s will on the matter. Likewise, when there are issues within the marriage we must look to God’s word instead of seeking a divorce lawyer.

Below are those who are eligible for a scriptural marriage. These four categories are taught in Matt. 19; Rom. 7; 1 Cor. 7, etc.

    1. Those who have never been married.
    2. Those whose spouses [or previous spouses] have died.
    3. Those who put their previous spouses away for sexual immorality.
    4. Those who are reconciling after a divorce.

If you are remarried but have not fallen into one of these four categories, your marriage is unscriptural and you are committing adultery. The Bible says there is hope for those who are willing to turn away from sin, including adultery (1 Cor. 6.9-11). Can we help you learn more about God’s will concerning marriage, divorce, and remarriage? Contact Bryan Garlock | Message us on Facebook | Call/text: 903.308.4905

"And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery." (Matthew 19.9, ESV)¹

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¹We live in a society where divorce is rampant. God never intended for that. He desires one man and one woman to be married for life (Gen. 2.24; Matt. 19.6, etc.).

Because of emotions, the desire for companionship, and ultimately a rejection of truth, among many other things, men and women marry and divorce at their will without consulting God’s will on the matter.

Matthew 19.9 is one of the simplest verses in the Bible, though it may be the hardest to practice. Simply put, we only have one exception for divorce: sexual immorality. This includes any illicit sex outside of a scriptural marriage. To divorce for any other reason is to separate what God has joined together and thereby transgress His will.

Have you divorced your spouse for reasons other than what Jesus said? Make that right today! Paul said to either remain unmarried or be reconciled to your spouse (1 Cor. 7.10-11).

If you have questions about marriage and divorce, please e-mail Bryan Garlock or text 903.308.4905.