God hates divorce!

This can be a tough subject these days but it must be looked at from God's point of view:



Malachi 2:16



16 “ For the LORD God of Israel says

That He hates divorce,

For it covers one’s garment with violence,”

Says the LORD of hosts.



“ Therefore take heed to your spirit,

That you do not deal treacherously.”



Now I realize there are reasons for divorce. But when things get tough it is also a time that we can forgive let us not forget that. What i very troublesome to me is that the divorce rate is over 50% now. Think about that 1 in every 2 marriages will end in divorce. I wish I could say it was different among Christians but it is not. That should trouble all of us who say we are followers of Christ! The church sure isn't setting a very good example in this area! While God's Word did make provisions for divorce which were very strict, God makes it clear in this verse what He thinks about divorce.



So this morning let us remember what God says about divorce and act accordingly!



Tom