Matthew 19:1-15
Today's Passage: Matthew 19:1-15
It’s probably safe to say every one of us has been affected by divorce in some way. It could have been our parents, friends, coworkers, grandparents, etc. It’s all around us. According to Forbes, “in 2021, a total of 689,308 divorces occurred across the 45 states that report this statistic.” That’s a lot!
Here is what Jesus shows us from Matthew 19:
David Platt gives some practical tips on this passage, here they are:
What wrong messages about the Gospel are communicated to the world when Christians don’t obey God and His word concerning marriage and divorce?
If you are struggling in any area: singleness, marriage, or divorce, please feel free to reach out to me! brice@cpclex.org
It’s probably safe to say every one of us has been affected by divorce in some way. It could have been our parents, friends, coworkers, grandparents, etc. It’s all around us. According to Forbes, “in 2021, a total of 689,308 divorces occurred across the 45 states that report this statistic.” That’s a lot!
Here is what Jesus shows us from Matthew 19:
1. God created marriage. He made it so He gets to define it. Marriage is a covenant under God and it’s a demonstration of the Gospel to the lost world.
2. Divorce is not part of God’s design. As verse 6 points out: God is the one who has joined them together and man should not separate it.
3. God regulates divorce. In our passage, sexual immorality is a ground for divorce. In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul also talks about abandonment being a reason.
1. If you are single, maximize your singleness to advance the Gospel.
2. If you are married, love your spouse in a way that portrays the Gospel.
3. If you are considering divorce, remember the preciousness and power of the Gospel.
4. If you are divorced for a biblical reason and single, rest in the Gospel in your singleness or possibly in a future marriage.
5. If you are divorced for an unbiblical reason and single, repent and rely on the Gospel to glorify God in your singleness.
6. If you are divorced for an unbiblical reason and married, repent and reflect the Gospel in your current marriage.
What wrong messages about the Gospel are communicated to the world when Christians don’t obey God and His word concerning marriage and divorce?
If you are struggling in any area: singleness, marriage, or divorce, please feel free to reach out to me! brice@cpclex.org
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