God says "I HATE DIVORCE!!" But too many Christians divorcing like the world.

Malachi 2:16-17 (Amplified Bible) For the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I hate divorce and marital separation and him who covers his garment [his wife] with violence. Therefore keep a watch upon your spirit [that it may be controlled by My Spirit], that you deal not treacherously and faithlessly [with your marriage mate]. 17You have wearied the Lord with your words. Yet you say, In what way have we wearied Him? [You do it when by your actions] you say, Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the Lord and He delights in them. Or [by asking], Where is the God of justice?


I know this will be a sensitive subject but I must still discuss it so His children can repent and those who are possibly in the process of divorce will look to Him and fight for their marriages. Speaking with many Christians, many Christians have divorced. In fact, the sad reality is that the divorce rate for Christians are becoming equal or higher than the unbelievers.

One sad factor in Christians divorcing has been the false teachings of the "Once saved always saved" doctrine. With this being pushed into many Christians, many Christians do not fear God and think their salvation is secured regardless of their actions. It is a doctrine that is sending so many to HELL.

The other day, I was speaking with a Christian who turned out to be a single mom. She had divorced about two years ago. I asked her what was the reason she had divorced. Her reply was that her husband was a very mean man and she could no longer handle it.

I point this one particular reason because many Christians are divorcing like the world. They are not divorcing on biblical grounds but for selfish reasons like the world. Why are married couples of the world divorcing? Do they not divorce because they say they are not "Happy"?

For those who have divorced, what is done is done. I am not here to judge you but to turn you back to Him with Godly repentance. It does not matter who's fault it was on why you had divorced. What matters now is that you must repent of the divorce. You must repent if you have not done so. Repent and be free. Perhaps, there is still the possibility of restoration. But if you are in another marriage, you must learn to fight for your marriages and your children by getting on your knees and praying. Divorce must no longer become an option without the Lord's permission.

Marriage is work. It is not a honey moon for the rest of your lives. It requires one to carry each other's burden. It requires sacrifice. It requires one to Love. It requires one to lose one's life for a friend (spouse) in the sense that it is no longer your life but the Lord's and His requirements. It requires one to hold to their contract of until death do us apart.

Many say they Love God but how is it True? Men will say they Love one another but they end up abandoning each other when things get tough? Love will stay. Love will fight! If your spouse is bed ridden and defecating on the bed, Love stays and prays until the YOUR OTHER HALF IS HEALED OR TAKEN. Love does not abandon them because it becomes too hard. The Lord who IS GOD OF THE UNIVERSE HUMBLED HIMSELF TO WASH THE FEET OF HIS CREATION. How is it that we are not learning by His example but we are too sensitive of getting our hair messed up or our hands dirty?

Marriage is God's institution and a representation of Him marrying the church. The devil has done a good job of tearing up the marriages with many Christians. During my first year of marriage, it was very difficult. I thought I had married a crazy woman. Of all the people, my close Baptist friend told me to get an annulment. I thought about it but I had remembered scripture. I had read the whole bible a chapter a day for two years when I first got saved at the age of 12 and I remembered God hates divorce. But the devil was not done, he threw everything at our marriage and we came inches of divorcing 5 years ago. I grew up a Baptist and because of the once saved always saved teaching, I ran away in rebellion for almost 20 years. But by God's Grace this time, it was my wife's turn who was at that point more spiritually awaken to forgive me and to honor God's Word. Now, we are a force against the enemy and we bear fruit for His Kingdom. Our road has not been easy. It was fought with much tears, perseverance, and endurance.

For those who are on the edge of divorce, do not give up. If you are His child, you cannot divorce until God gives you the permission. You must fight. You must get on your knees, fast, and pray for God's help. You must fight to honor His Word. And when you come out victorious, He will bless you and others will see His Glory reflected on you and your family. Continue to fight the good fight. There is always hope. There is no Sin that is Greater than the Blood of Jesus. Turn back to Him with Godly Repentance and restored the fellowship with your Father if you have not done so.


Joel 2:12-13 (Amplified Bible) Therefore also now, says the Lord, turn and keep on coming to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning [until every hindrance is removed and the broken fellowship is restored].13Rend your hearts and not your garments and return to the Lord, your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in loving-kindness; and He revokes His sentence of evil [when His conditions are met].


Bless your Almighty Name Lord!
Fire of God
Steve Yong Kim