A Stand for Marriage

A Stand for Marriage

California --> NY --> Outrage

35% of non-born-again Americans have been divorced
35% of born-again Americans have been divorced

Yet we're more concerned with union of state-endorsed homosexual marriages than with the dis-union of God-endorsed marriages between Christian men and women. We should check out Matthew 7:4-5 & 1 Corinthians 5:12-13.

3 Principles Regarding Marriage

1. Marriage is defined by God (Genesis 2:18-24, Matthew 19:3-9)
2. Marriage is not for everyone (Matthew 19:10-12, 1 Corinthians 7:7-8)
3. God hates divorce (Malachi 2:13-16, Matthew 19:8-9)

Consider, therefore, the kindness and sternness of God (Romans 11:22)

3 Valid Endings to a Christian's Marriage

1. Death of Spouse (Romans 7:1-3)
2. Departure of the unbeliever (1 Corinthians 7:12-16 via Matthew 18:15-17)
3. Divorce due to unfaithfulness (Matthew 19:9)

But the intention should be to preserve, not end

The church needs to minister to those broken by divorce
But we have no strong right to speak till we set a better example