Become New with John Ortberg The Most Important Quality Impacting Your Marriage (2024) - INSURMOUNTABLE
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Apr 1, 2025 Dive into the emotional and spiritual layers of marriage and divorce, drawing from biblical teachings. Reflect on the importance of commitment and the heart's condition in relationships. Explore complex interpretations of ancient texts and the need for protection in harmful situations. Understand the socio-legal dynamics that shaped marital obligations, emphasizing emotional openness and humility. This journey navigates the essential qualities that can bolster marriage, reminding us to choose love over bitterness.
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Historical Debate on Divorce in Christianity
- Historically, the church debated if divorce is permissible for Christians, often citing Matthew 19.
- Based on Jesus' words, some believed it was only acceptable in cases of adultery, but this raised questions about other harmful situations.
Contextualizing Jesus's Teachings on Divorce
- David Instone-Brewer highlights the importance of understanding the historical context surrounding Jesus's teachings on divorce.
- Two key Old Testament passages, Deuteronomy 24 and Exodus 21, informed rabbinic debates about marriage and divorce.
Rabbinic Debates on Divorce
- Rabbis Hillel and Shammai debated the meaning of "a cause of indecency" in Deuteronomy 24, with Hillel suggesting broader grounds for divorce.
- Some rabbis following Hillel proposed trivial reasons, while Shammai insisted only sexual unfaithfulness justified divorce.