What Does Matthew 19:9 Mean? Marriage and Divorce
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- What does Matthew 19:9 mean? Jesus said, "Whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery" (Matthew 19:9). What does Jesus mean by these very startling words? This passage has been the source of much debate, confusion, and heartache. But Jesus spoke these words to bless people, not to curse them.
In this Bible study, Wes McAdams is joined by Jordan and Priscilla Gray. Jordan and Priscilla have lived through infidelity and divorce. Their lives and relationship are a testimony to God's power of redemption. Their story will challenge, encourage, and convict you.
This episode of the Bible Study Podcast is part of the, "What Does This Passage Mean?" series. During this series, Wes and various guests will study a different passage of the Bible in context. We will discuss both the meaning and application of some difficult passages of Scripture. If you have a passage you would like for us to discuss, send us a note: RadicallyChristian.com/contact or leave a voicemail at 707-238-2216.
Thank you Pastor Wes , I agree with the scriptures and yourself about the main issue being that of divorce and that really the issue of adultery is an issue that is a bi product of how we understand the love and seal of marriage that God has commanded and expressed to us throughout His Word. Divorce is it seems a topic many people disagree about kind of like abortion in a sense . However, I believe these perceived “options” (not spiritually supported) set us up for failure . Thank you again! God bless us all. Haha never easy but God but we have faith.
I am not sure you ever address the Mt 19.9 verse..
God never anointed that singles groups meeting.. that was never a work of God It was a work of the devil, and the fruit that it bore is evidence of that.
It was a carnal humanistic way to try and fill avoid that only Jesus Christ Himself can fill. When anyone feels that ministry is going to fill that void that's already idolatry.
I believe that this is all an excuse to avoid admitting that you were just lusting after someone else who is not your spouse and looking for excuses to get into another relationship.
As a faithful wife of 20 years under severe domestic violence and now almost 8 years of divorce holding onto my marriage covenant as a single woman raising four children by myself, I do not appreciate how lightly these "ministers" took their sin and how lightly they just kind of excused their evil behavior.
Matthew 19 9 is not an exception for divorce after marriage. Remarriage is adultery every time you sleep with someone who is not you first spoue. If churces taught correctly and disciplined their memers divorce would drop dramatically. Please do not support adulterous relationships it ruins covenant marriage. How can a second marriage be aporived of by god if a marriage is for life? What breaks that? The second set of vows? Getting saved which is a process not a one time event. I havent been to a church that doesnt make excuses for divorce and staying in a adulterous Remarriage. You can find some that recorded the truth on put it on you tube. And some pastors write articles and books. But churces worry mor about their tithe than leading people to salvation. Its horrible
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The world is not black white. There are 8billion people in the world and their life status are so different that u can not imagine. What if ur husband beat the shit out of u and ur children? What if ur husbank rape ur daughter? Crazy things do happen.
I am puzzled why so many Christians are so focused on divorce and remarriage? I am not married nor do I plan to marry, so I guess it's not of major concern to me.
It's a major concern because many are going to hell if they don't repent and come out of an unlawful marriage.
I cringe when I hear someone with a Pat answer to this issue. The thinking that one size fits all is not accurate. One must consider the context of this text. Who was Jesus speaking to? What drove the conversation? How does it relate to other passages in scripture?
It is very sad that one has to go through such trauma in their life. I take it, a couple people who have replied have experienced that and I really hate that for you.
The context is speaking of divorce and I agree with you, so...... since I don't recall them saying it.......God's word also gives the innocent party an out if they choose or do not have a choice.
Adultery is the only biblical out if the innocent party wants to remarry. If the guilty party remarries, they are living in adultery.
God meant for it to be one man and one woman for life. People who try and twist God's word to fit their life are the ones I consider prideful. To me, it's almost as if they believe they know God's motives better than He. His word is plain on this subject, it is not confusing, it is written on an level that any man should be able to understand if he has the mental faculties.
Because one uses God's word to show a certain sin is wrong, doesn't mean they are prideful. If they mean it, they care about your soul and love you, they will be honest with you.
A real man or woman however difficult It will be, will tell you when you are wrong. But it needs to be done in a proper and loving way.
John 6 tells us about the people being offended by Jesus at what he was saying (was He being prideful?). He was speaking in love. Although He was honest with them in His teaching, later in the chapter you will see that many walked with Him no more.
Jesus loved them so much, He was honest and when many left, he ask the 12, "do you want to leave also?".
Jesus was telling the people He loved the truth. I believe some people speak pridefully. But like Jesus, I believe many speak in love. Being honest with your friends, loved ones and acquaintances, I believe shows your humility and love for them. Being honest with someone when they are living in sin is not an easy task to do. It is easier to just say nothing which most people will do or try and offer up a reason why it is ok.
We need to try and save marriages if they are salvageable. Keeping in mind how delicate the situation is, especially at the front end of exposure.
fornication, not adultery is the exception...
I'm really disgusted by this whole dialogue. Seriously, You picked two adulters who are making excuses for their adultery, to speak against divorce and they have absolutely no idea what it means to be an innocent spouse who was forced into a divorce outside of their will.
I would say this is a failed attempt to explain divorce.
These two people are 100% guilty both wicked and evil in their adultery and in this very segment they made light of it.
I was forced out of my 20-year marriage because of severe domestic violence and abused towards myself and my children. I was forced out of my marriage and forced to get full-time custody of all my children and a lifetime restraining order for our protection.
8 years later he is remarried and I'm still single living out my covenant by myself and taking care of my children day and night working three or four jobs just to make ends meet by myself in my faith in Jesus Christ.
You guys really make poor choices on what kind of people to bring into your podcasts to talk about these issues.
I sense that you are bitter about what happened to you. You say they picked two adulterers to discuss divorce. They reconciled their marriage, so they are more able to discuss the pain and discomfort of divorce than someone who has never experienced such a tragedy. And the fact that you have to work three jobs to make ends meet shows to me your church doesn't support you in terms of helping you meet your needs. In fact churches that hold to no remarriage after a divorce while the first spouse is still alive tend to neglect and even shun people who are divorced even if against their will. Are you expected to live alone without friends for the rest of your life?
Praying for your strength in the Holy Spirit, God bless you for standing on the truth of God's Word