Comments on: Marriage, Infidelity and the Bible http://discoverthefaith.com/2008/08/20/marriage-infidelity-and-the-bible/ Discover the Catholic Faith Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:45:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Sam http://discoverthefaith.com/2008/08/20/marriage-infidelity-and-the-bible/#comment-3766 Sam Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:45:48 +0000 http://discoverthefaith.wordpress.com/?p=315#comment-3766 Divorce is certainly the last thing a marriage should end in, however: "If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her And if a woman has a husband ho is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace." 1 Corinthians 7:12-15 If a believer, Catholic or Christian alike, is stuck in a one way marriage where one partner is unwilling to make it work (and if you are really a Christian, you would be willing to do everything to save your marriage and treat your spouse like Christ Himself), the Christian is not bound to remain married to the unbeliever. Divorce is bad and is certainly overused as the first way out when things get hard, but in some cases, it is the best option. Divorce is certainly the last thing a marriage should end in, however:

“If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her And if a woman has a husband ho is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace.” 1 Corinthians 7:12-15

If a believer, Catholic or Christian alike, is stuck in a one way marriage where one partner is unwilling to make it work (and if you are really a Christian, you would be willing to do everything to save your marriage and treat your spouse like Christ Himself), the Christian is not bound to remain married to the unbeliever. Divorce is bad and is certainly overused as the first way out when things get hard, but in some cases, it is the best option.

]]> By: cd http://discoverthefaith.com/2008/08/20/marriage-infidelity-and-the-bible/#comment-1240 cd Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:07:17 +0000 http://discoverthefaith.wordpress.com/?p=315#comment-1240 Laketa, Thank you for your comment. I am sad that you have been effected in such a personal way by the very selfish and sinful action of adultery. I do pray for you and your marriage. Hopefully with the Grace of God you will pull through this trying time. The situation at my work place has calmed down and unfortunately I believe a marriage is on its way to being ended. The two individuals who were involved in the cheating were moved away from each other because of the potential for problems. God Bless You Christopher Laketa,

Thank you for your comment. I am sad that you have been effected in such a personal way by the very selfish and sinful action of adultery. I do pray for you and your marriage. Hopefully with the Grace of God you will pull through this trying time.

The situation at my work place has calmed down and unfortunately I believe a marriage is on its way to being ended. The two individuals who were involved in the cheating were moved away from each other because of the potential for problems.

God Bless You

Christopher

]]> By: laketa jones http://discoverthefaith.com/2008/08/20/marriage-infidelity-and-the-bible/#comment-1232 laketa jones Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:30:58 +0000 http://discoverthefaith.wordpress.com/?p=315#comment-1232 Hi my name is laketa and I am dealing with adultery in my own marriage. My husband of 8 years had an extramarital affair,and it has nearly crushed me. We have a 7 year old daughter and she is also affected by the selfish matter. I have turned to my precious Lord Jesus during this trying time he is my strength,and me and Jesus are the best of friends as a result of this so halelujah to that. I just wanted to say my husband and I have been seperated almost six months,his choice but I still honor my vows before the Lord.I haven't filed for divorce instead I choose to let God direct my steps.Thanks for listening and just keep praying about the matter that your job is dealing with,and the spouses who we're hurt. May God bless u guys! Hi my name is laketa and I am dealing with adultery in my own marriage. My husband of 8 years had an extramarital affair,and it has nearly crushed me. We have a 7 year old daughter and she is also affected by the selfish matter. I have turned to my precious Lord Jesus during this trying time he is my strength,and me and Jesus are the best of friends as a result of this so halelujah to that. I just wanted to say my husband and I have been seperated almost six months,his choice but I still honor my vows before the Lord.I haven’t filed for divorce instead I choose to let God direct my steps.Thanks for listening and just keep praying about the matter that your job is dealing with,and the spouses who we’re hurt.

May God bless u guys!

]]> By: cd http://discoverthefaith.com/2008/08/20/marriage-infidelity-and-the-bible/#comment-543 cd Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:49:10 +0000 http://discoverthefaith.wordpress.com/?p=315#comment-543 Thanks Tim! It is a tough situation. It is funny how the actions of others can affect people though. Many things that we do as affect others whether we care to admit it or not. The pain that people are feeling because of what is a selfish action between these individuals is tremendous. It has nearly destroyed the team that I work on but with the Grace of God I think many of us are working through it. Once again thanks. God Bless, Chris Thanks Tim! It is a tough situation. It is funny how the actions of others can affect people though. Many things that we do as affect others whether we care to admit it or not. The pain that people are feeling because of what is a selfish action between these individuals is tremendous. It has nearly destroyed the team that I work on but with the Grace of God I think many of us are working through it.

Once again thanks.

God Bless,

Chris

]]> By: timglass http://discoverthefaith.com/2008/08/20/marriage-infidelity-and-the-bible/#comment-534 timglass Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:31:51 +0000 http://discoverthefaith.wordpress.com/?p=315#comment-534 Chris, We (my wife Deanna and I) can relate to your feelings so well in your situation. We experienced friends of ours, 2 different couples actually, who were found in the throes of adultery. Both couples were involved in the church we were apart of at the time, though one of the couples had moved, prior to being unfaithful. But one of the couples, was the pastor who cheated on his wife. I believe to this day, that the 2nd couple wouldn't have had to face this issue, had the church followed biblical, disciplinary action. Anyway....that's another story. My point was, don't let their actions influence your thoughts. They will take root and be hard to dig up! Blessings to you, Tim Chris,
We (my wife Deanna and I) can relate to your feelings so well in your situation. We experienced friends of ours, 2 different couples actually, who were found in the throes of adultery. Both couples were involved in the church we were apart of at the time, though one of the couples had moved, prior to being unfaithful. But one of the couples, was the pastor who cheated on his wife. I believe to this day, that the 2nd couple wouldn’t have had to face this issue, had the church followed biblical, disciplinary action. Anyway….that’s another story.

My point was, don’t let their actions influence your thoughts. They will take root and be hard to dig up!

Blessings to you,
Tim

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