What does God have to say about - Divorce?

First, let me say that in this matter, and in any other matter, God is neither a respecter of persons, nor of the laws of a land. Just because it is legal does not mean it is right. He respects his word and his word only.

Now to the topic. GOD HATES DIVORCE. Even in the old testament, where he gave the Israelites permission to do so in the book of deuteronomy, he speaks in the same old testament, in the book of  Malachi.

Mal 2:16  "For I hate divorce," says the LORD, the God of Israel, "and him who covers his garment with wrong," says the LORD of hosts. "So take heed to your spirit, that you do not deal treacherously."

So there we have it. Jesus Christ even mentioned in Matthew that the only way God will accept a man divorcing a woman ( or vice versa)  was on the grounds of marital unfaithfulness.

Mat 5:31  "It was said, 'WHOEVER SENDS HIS WIFE AWAY, LET HIM GIVE HER A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE';

Mat 5:32  but I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except for the reason of unchastity, makes her commit adultery; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. (ASV)

Now don’t get too happy. Look at verse 32. There's a catch… After the divorce, you can NEVER marry again. Because then if you do, God sees you as an adulterer. He didn’t say, '… but whosoever marries a divorced woman…', but  '...and whosoever marries a divorced woman…'. Therefore, regardless of why you divorced, even if it was on grounds of unfaithfulness, you cant marry again, else you have become an aldulterer in God's eyes. This applies to Men too, and just in case you think you have dodged the commandment, see what God has to say about men that divorce their wives, and also divorce.

Mal 2:14  You cry out, "Why doesn't the LORD accept my worship?" I'll tell you why! Because the LORD witnessed the vows you and your wife made when you were young. But you have been unfaithful to her, though she remained your faithful partner, the wife of your marriage vows.

Mal 2:15  Didn't the LORD make you one with your wife? In body and spirit you are His. And what does He want? Godly children from your union. So guard your heart; remain loyal to the wife of your youth.

Mal 2:16  "For I hate divorce!" says the LORD, the God of Israel. "To divorce your wife is to overwhelm her with cruelty, " says the LORD of Heaven's Armies. "So guard your heart; do not be unfaithful to your wife."  (NLT)

Mat 19:7  "Then why did Moses say in the law that a man could give his wife a written notice of divorce and send her away?" they asked.

Mat 19:8  Jesus replied, "Moses permitted divorce only as a concession to your hard hearts, but it was not what God had originally intended.

Mat 19:9  And I tell you this, whoever divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery—unless his wife has been unfaithful. [And anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.]" (NLT)

1Co 7:10  But for those who are married, I have a command that comes not from me, but from the Lord. A wife must not leave her husband.

1Co 7:11  But if she does leave him, let her remain single or else be reconciled to him. And the husband must not leave his wife.  (NLT)

God placed things in such a way that divorce should be avoided. If the problems are not too bad ( not that betrayal of trust isnt bad enough, but I was speaking about venereal diseases in particular, or extramarital pregnancies), reconcile.  It will be hard to re-establish trust, and there may be repercussions, but as God's children, we are expected to forgive.. It isnt going to be easy, because as I said, unfaithfullness is one of the worst forms of betrayal, but if the person is TRULY REPENTANT, the love of Christ will be able to restore the breach, and make both people love each other again in a way they never believed was possible. It may never be forgotten, but the Love of Christ will bring, bind and keep both together in love.

Even if there were pregnancies or  diseases, you may have to abstain from sexual relations FOREVER. (please think on that before you do anything, no matter how pretty the person may seem) else, you will have to keep living in sin.

I have heard of some rare butdevastating cases where the man was truly repentant, but had infected the wife with AIDS ( please be carefull, if you truly love your spouse, to live a pure life, and avoid trouble. God wants to avoid such things for us, so he tells us to flee youthfull lusts.-He knows the repercussions will be too much for us to handle.)

2Ti 2:22  Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.

However, anything outside marital unfaithfulness does not even give you an excuse to divorce, and is a solid NO! Whether you like him or her, whether you  don’t like him or her, whether you are too different, or too alike. NO WAY!! No excuse will stand in the face of God. I say, even if a pastor, no matter how anointed, tells you it is right, IT IS STILL WRONG!. God has said it is wrong, and it is his word that he will use to judge the world, not the word of your pastor.

Study the Word of God for yourself, and God will show you his perfect will for your life, and you will stand.  However, now you know the truth, and you have no excuse. Whatever you do now, you cant claim you did not know, and if you now sin, it will be held to you as sin. However, God will help you stand even as you await his coming in Jesus name. 

AMEN!!! Have a blessed day.