# 452 - Today we continue looking at the sin of remarriage after a divorce and why the Bible calls it adultery. Specifically today I want to talk about the so called “exception” of desertion. In 1 Corinthians 7, the Holy Spirit addresses the matter by giving this charge; “the wife should not separate from her husband, (but if she does, she should remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband, and the husband should not divorce his wife.”) (v10,11) Then the Holy Spirit goes on to say that if someone is married to an unbeliever, he or she should not divorce. And in v15 He says, “”But if the unbelieving partner separates, let it be so. In such cases the brother or sister (the abandoned spouse) is is not enslaved.”
Ask yourself a question here. Who is the one who departs in a marriage? It is the unbeliever! Those are strong Holy Spirit inspired words! We can infer from this then that the believer seeks to work it out and keep it together no matter what!
The unbeliever departs because he or she doesn't know any better, the believer should know better and seek to remain in the marriage because they know marriage is permanent and it is to be a reflection of God's faithfulness to His church. This faithfulness is demonstrated in His willingness to forgive any and all of our sins. (Except the sin of disbelief)
Please note that there is no provision for remarriage in the case of desertion. The Law of marriage as stated in Rom 7:2 still applies. It is indeed, “till death do us part.”
Next time, we'll address the issue of spousal abuse.
I'm Duane Matz and that's Today's Living Word
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