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Marriage Is an Example

Of course, when we discuss marriage, people often point to biblical exceptions that allow divorce. That is true. There are instances in the Bible when the husband or wife is allowed to divorce. However, feeling unloved by our spouse or not feeling love towards our spouse is not one of those exceptions. It's important to view these exceptions in light of the whole counsel of Scripture and God's heart for marriage. They should not be used as a convenient excuse to end the marital commitment.

For example, in 1 Corinthians 7, it talks about abandonment as a reason for divorce. If a Christian is married to an unbeliever and the unbeliever wants a divorce, the Christian is permitted to end the relationship. However, if the unbeliever is willing to live with the believer, the believer is encouraged to remain married. This shows that God values the covenant of marriage deeply and only allows divorce in specific circumstances.

Sexual infidelity is another reason that is commonly discussed. While this is a serious breach of trust, the Bible calls us to a higher standard of forgiveness and reconciliation. Is the unfaithful spouse repentant? Is this a repeated behavior or a one-time failure? As believers, we are called to forgive as Christ forgave us, which may involve working through the pain with the help of godly counsel.

Ultimately, marriage is a place where we must live out biblical principles such as love, forgiveness, faithfulness, grace, and self-control. Our marriages are to be examples to the world, to our families, and to the Church. They reflect the Gospel and the relationship between Christ and His Church. Therefore, marriage must be lived out at a very high standard of commitment and faithfulness.

This devotional was inspired by an episode of the Straight Truth Podcast. You can listen to the episode at this link: Click Here