Would love to discuss what the Bible says about divorce.
Would love to discuss what the Bible says about divorce because most everyone I talk to about it says I am misinterpreting Matthew 5:31. I was married to a non believer for ten years. Nice guy, and we split amicably. We had no children. We should never have married, because we didn't have enough in common to be together for long term. I didn't ask God about the marriage before I said "yes" because I wasn't at the point in my "walk," at that age, to know I needed to do that. I do not think I am allowed to remarry, but most everyone I explain that to (including many Christian friends) say I am wrong. They usually come back with "the Lord wants you to be happy, and live life more abundantly." I cannot see where that verse in Matthew can be misinterpreted. It states anyone who marries a divorced woman causes her to commit adultery. How else can I interpret that? I have looked into the "context" but I still don't see how else to read the meaning. My understanding is that God only accepts divorce in cases of infidelity. My marriage did not end due to infidelity. I feel like the woman at the well, so I "go and sin no more," which means I remain single. I really have no desire to remarry, but it's a scary world we live in right now, especially for a female on her own. It would be nice to have the option. Would love to hear others' thoughts on this particular topic.