"After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what he had decreed against her. Then the king's servants who attended him said, 'Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king: .... Then let the young woman who pleases the king be queen instead of Vashti.' This thing pleased the king and he did so."
Esther 2:1-2, 4
King Ahasuerus exemplifies the world's concept of marriage, which is based on personal pleasure. This leads to "throw-away" marriages. If I am not pleased with my spouse, get rid of her and get a new one. God's view of marriage is commitment for life, regardless of whether the person is happy with his mate or not. Jesus spoke directly to this question: "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just any reason?" Jesus said the only allowance for divorce was infidelity (Matthew 19:3-9). We live in a society of "no-fault" divorce. Marriage can be abandoned for just about any reason. But God's plan is to be joined together with the glue of commitment "in good times and bad times, in sickness and it health." God's way is best.
Today's Thought: Marriage is not based on personal pleasure, but on commitment for life.
Have a committed day. Love you.
Esther 2:1-2, 4
King Ahasuerus exemplifies the world's concept of marriage, which is based on personal pleasure. This leads to "throw-away" marriages. If I am not pleased with my spouse, get rid of her and get a new one. God's view of marriage is commitment for life, regardless of whether the person is happy with his mate or not. Jesus spoke directly to this question: "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just any reason?" Jesus said the only allowance for divorce was infidelity (Matthew 19:3-9). We live in a society of "no-fault" divorce. Marriage can be abandoned for just about any reason. But God's plan is to be joined together with the glue of commitment "in good times and bad times, in sickness and it health." God's way is best.
Today's Thought: Marriage is not based on personal pleasure, but on commitment for life.
Have a committed day. Love you.
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