Scripture consistently teaches that remarriage after divorce constitutes adultery, except in cases of marital unfaithfulness or the death of a spouse.
Scripture on Remarriage
Mark 10:11-12
New Testament
"He answered, 'Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.'"
1 Corinthians 7:10-11
New Testament
"To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife."
Malachi 2:16
Old Testament
"'The man who hates and divorces his wife,' says the Lord, the God of Israel, 'does violence to the one he should protect,' says the Lord Almighty."
Matthew 5:31-32
New Testament
"'It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.'"
Romans 7:2-3
New Testament
"For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband dies, she is released from the law that binds her to him. So then, if she has sexual relations with another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress. But if her husband dies, she is released from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man."
The Bottom Line
Remarriage after divorce, except for sexual immorality or the death of a spouse, violates God's design for marriage.
Try Today
Reflect deeply on God's view of marriage and the gravity of divorce and remarriage. Recommit to honoring your wedding vows.
Prayer
Jesus said, 'What God has joined together, let no one separate' (Mark 10:9).
Heavenly Father, forgive me for the times I have not honored Your design for marriage. Help me to cherish my spouse and uphold the sanctity of our union. Give me the wisdom and strength to faithfully keep my vows, for Your glory. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read the book of Ephesians, which beautifully portrays God's vision for marriage.
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