THE HARD WORK OF MARRIAGE
Matthew 19:1-3
“Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these saying, that He departed form Galilee and came to the region beyond the Jordan. And great multitudes followed Him and He healed them there. The Pharisees also came to Him, testing Him, and saying to Him, ‘Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just any reason?’ ”
The Pharisees would not quit their attack, even though Jesus continued to do miracles that proved His authority. They were more interested in their own agenda, so they kept testing Him. The fact is, they did not want to believe. Their question about divorce is apropos for today. Our society has succumbed to the practice of “easy divorce” – “for just any reason.” Incompatibility is the lowest common denominator that is a catch-all for almost any reason to divorce. Marriage is hard work and requires a lot of self-denial, compromise, and forgiveness. Sure, marriage can be painful, but so is divorce, not only for the couple involved but also for the children and extended family. It is easy to think that divorce is a simple solution. But there is no such thing as easy divorce. I was wisely counseled during a difficult time in my marriage, “When it seems you don’t feel in love, believe in marriage.” Commitment to marriage itself will get a couple through the tough times. God’s way – one man and one woman committed for life – is God’s way, and it is the best way.
TODAY’S PRINCIPLE: Marriage can be difficult, but divorce “for just any reason” is not the answer.
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Have a "committed to marriage" day. Love you.
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