Ezra 9-10 – 110 Divorces à 400 yrs “To walk w/God = Divorce the Heathen” TWO Sets of Rules I Cor. 7 à14 obvious connections to Ezra Sanctify = Dedicate à Don’t Divorce – Take Charge
Vs. 13-14
if a woman has a husband who is NOT a BELIEVER and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. 14For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified (Hagiazō - Dedicated to God) through his wife, 13And
Husband’s Authority DELEGATED Authority for a Specific ASSIGNMENT. (Ex.- HVAC Contractor) Mal.2:13-16, Rom. 13:5, Heb. 13:17
Marriage
is a Fragile Gift & a Powerful Weapon 2?
If you are CONSIDERING Divorce A. Get Great Teammates B Realize the Power of God’s Word
ü Soul Ties ü Insecurity ü Conflicts ü Blessing Verbally ü Inner Healing ü Personality Gifts ü Expectations ü Spiritual Warfare
C. Willing & Prepared to Face Divorce I Cor. 7:15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace. Ø Financially & Emotionally Ø How you avoid Manipulation D. Win their Heart
I Pt. 3:1-6
Ø Voluntary Attitude of giving in, co-operating
Ø Counsel of those who really know you
E. Move God’s Word into their Hearts Ø Trades à Church / Bible studies, / OYC (with someone else)
Ø Boundaries Ø Personal Steps
a Honesty b Praying over them c Reading God’s Word to them d Fasting
2nd ?
1. How do I REDEEM a FAILED marriage?
Bring the ___________ to _______________ James 5:20 remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and