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“It is Better Not to Marry”

“It is Better Not to Marry”. Matthew 19:10. Matthew 19:1-12 and Mark 10:1-12. These passages are very important for understanding the subject of marriage and divorce. The passage mentioned by the Jews to Jesus was Deuteronomy 24:1-4 .

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“It is Better Not to Marry”

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  1. “It is Better Not to Marry” Matthew 19:10

  2. Matthew 19:1-12 and Mark 10:1-12 • These passages are very important for understanding the subject of marriage and divorce. • The passage mentioned by the Jews to Jesus was Deuteronomy 24:1-4. • The Jews used that passage to warrant divorce for any cause.

  3. "If such is the case of the man with his wife, it is better not to marry." Matt 19:10 • Jesus and Moses were never in conflict with one another. Both were in harmony with God’s formula at the beginning, which was that one man and one woman should marry - and stay married (Gen. 2:24) • God’s marriage laws are strict • Marriage is a great blessing, but it must be taken seriously.

  4. Can I follow God’s marriage laws? • Jesus taught that divorce was allowed only in the case of fornication – Matthew 19:9 • Divorce for any other reason results in adultery when there is remarriage • Which is what Jesus taught in Matthew 5:32 • To marry a divorced (put away) person results in adultery

  5. Can I follow God’s marriage laws? • Jesus taught that divorce was allowed only in the case of fornication – Matthew 19:9 • Any divorce must be on those grounds specified by Jesus... • A divorce for any other grounds... • Is an attempt to separate what God has joined together • Results in a remarriage where people commit adultery - Matthew 19:9;Mark 10:11-12

  6. Can my mate follow God’s marriage laws? • Who Can Be Married? • One who has never been married – Matthew 19:4-5 • One whose mate is dead – Romans 7:3 • One who puts away a mate for fornication – Matthew 19:9 • Those reconciling – 1Corinthians 7:11 • Find out early • Some may be tempted to ignore God’s law • But Jesus speaks of some foregoing marriage for the sake of Heaven -Matthew 19:12

  7. Can I follow God’s family laws? • Can I leave my father and mother? – Matthew 19:5 • Can I (men) love as Christ loved the church? • Ephesians 5… • Can I (women) follow this man and submit to him? • Can I teach my children to serve the Lord? • Ephesians 6:1-4

  8. Do I understand commitment? • The example of Ruth – Ruth 1:16-17 • Ruth makes a vow; • Marriage is a covenant –Malachi 2:14

  9. “If such is the case…It is better not to marry…” • God’s teaching on marriage is plain and clear. • His words have not changed. • Contrast the reaction of many today... • The disciples of Jesus: • Many people today: • Many people will marry • But if we can’t follow God’s laws… it is better not to marry!

  10. “It is Better Not to Marry” Matthew 19:10

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