1Cor7:27 If you have a wife, do not seek to end the marriage...
DIVORCE IS ANTI GOD
The issue of divorce cannot be overlooked in our world even in the church. It is growing daily and almost looking like a norm. While there are several excuses people give for this, it should be noted that God never intended divorce. It is not in his plan.
One of the worst disaster the world is experiencing is not earthquake neither is it tsunami. It is the tsunami of divorce. Globally, it has assumed a new dimension.
Some 2.2 million marriages and almost 1 million divorces took place in the EU in 2016 according to a report. We may not have the divorce statistics of Africa and other continents but we know it is happening around us.
The day I read about a woman hosting divorce party in the news, I knew Satan was ready to stop at nothing until marriages crash. People now wear it around like a badge.
Some singles are afraid to marry because of what they've seen in the marriages of those they look up to. Moreso, some are entering into marriage with this idea of: 'If it doesn't work out, i'll walk out'. That's an anti-bible mentality. Those who entered into marriage that way eventually walked out
In plain and simple language, divorce is anti God. It is a deviation from the original plan of God for marriage. Even Jesus made it clear to the Pharisees that divorce wasn't God's original plan from the beginning(Matthew19:4).
The negative impact of divorce can be generational If God doesn't intervene. I have seen this in my little stay here on earth. A research shows that most children raised in broken homes tend not to value the unity of marriage and are likely to repeat same in their marital life.
Divorce may be right in civil law but in God's law, it is totally unacceptable. The kind of trauma and pain children from divorced parents go through is such that may not heal in a life time.
Singles, do not rush into a marriage where you'll be looking for the exit route. Be patient with God. It is easier to make the right decision than it is to want to opt out of a toxic marriage. Even after opting out, the scar remain for long.
For yourself, develop virtues that can make marriage work and marry someone with similar values. Clash of values is what break homes while compatibility of values is what sustains it. This is the wisdom you need.
Are you considering a divorce? Be patient with God to resolve all issues threatening the peace of your home. There is no problem without a solution. Seek counsel and let the voice of reasoning and wisdom prevail.
Father, my home shall not break In Jesus name.