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Divorce was never part of God's design. In Matthew 19:1-12 and Deut. 24:1, we learn that God's intention is for marriage to be a lifelong commitment between one man and one woman. Rabbi Shammai saw "uncleanness" as serious immorality, while Rabbi Hillel's view was broader, leading to unjust divorces. For the unmarried, choose wisely and pray for your future spouse. For those married, Foster healthy relationships through mutual respect, boundaries, and commitment. Remember, a good marriage is rooted in God's favor and intention.
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Divorce was never God’s plan God’s plan: One man, one woman, for life
Deut 24:1 says that a man could divorce his wife if “he has found some uncleanness in her.” • Rabbi Shammai believed that “uncleanness” was some gross immorality. • Rabbi Hillel interpreted “uncleanness” as any offense, real or imagined, against the husband. • If a wife failed to cook a meal to her husband’s satisfaction. • If a prettier woman caught the husband’s eye.
Divorce was never God’s plan God’s plan: One man, one woman, for life
To the unmarried: • Be careful whom you marry. • Not every single person is eligible to be married. • Make a list of the attributes you’d like to have ina spouse. • Pray for your future spouse. • “He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the Lord” (Prov 18:22).
To the married: • We need to commit to building healthy marriages. • “Whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (Matt 7:12). • We must avoid fornication. • Openness. • Boundaries. • Proper sexuality. • 1 Cor 7:1-5.
Rom 7:4 Have you been married to christ?
