It is Better Not to Marry Matthew 19

“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. �The Jews used that passage to warrant divorce for any cause.

"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.

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

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

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 fornication – Matthew 19: 9 �Those reconciling – 1 Corinthians 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

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

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

“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!

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