HELP!!!

[j_rthom]

I am 26 years old and divorced. My ex-wife led me to believe she was a Christian and played the part well for a while. Then she told me she was just playing along for me, and wanted nothing to do with God. She then left me for another man a few months later. I have researched this, and my father who is a Pastor has as well and we both believe I am not bound to her. My problem is a lot of Christian woman shy away from any kind of a relationship because I am divorced. I also get a cold reception from parents. Can anyone give me some insight on this?

 

[lovely]

I think many people believe now that it is okay to divorce for such reasons, but it is not okay to remarry. Those who think this way believe that it would be an adultrous relationship for their child. That may be why you are getting a chilly reception by the parents. I had a friend who lived this same nightmare, and he deals with the same problem. His wife was never truly saved, and then she left him just a few months after they were married for another man. It was sad really, because he was studying to be minister, and he feels that he will have to serve God in another capacity now. Just Trust God in this matter. Blessings

 

[Blazin Bones]

I wish I had a profound, theologically sound answer to give you, but as I'm a single 20 year old, I really can't. However, I can leave a few scripture that may help.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Romans 8:28

They are familair scriptures to most, but nonetheless more true. I can also pray for you and ask God to comfort and guide you through this. 8-)

 

[Scott]

Well I would have to agree that you are not bound to her. Obviously she has already committed adultery and thus given you grounds by being unfaithful. However, getting burned like that I would think you wouldn't be in much of a hurry to get married again.

 

[Amity]

I am 26 years old and divorced. My ex-wife led me to believe she was a Christian and played the part well for a while. Then she told me she was just playing along for me, and wanted nothing to do with God. She then left me for another man a few months later. I have researched this, and my father who is a Pastor has as well and we both believe I am not bound to her. My problem is a lot of Christian woman shy away from any kind of a relationship because I am divorced. I also get a cold reception from parents. Can anyone give me some insight on this?

We are given one reason in scripture where divorce and remarriage is allowed to happen and still be within God's will.

Matthew 19:9

If she left you for another man that she had sexual relations with, and you divorced her for that, then the scriptures indicate that you are free to remarry.