Biblical Text

“It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I say to you that anyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of unchastity, causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.” (Matthew 5.31-32, NRSV)

Reflection Video

For the video with the reflection on Matthew 5.31-32 click here.

Questions

• Do you know of anyone who is divorced? What reasons do they give for having to get divorced? How have you responded to them and their reasons? How have you distinguished between divorce that was “necessary” and divorce that was “unnecessary”?
• Do you think you can live up to Jesus’ instructions? If yes, what gives you this confidence? If no, what support systems can you develop around you that would help you? Brainstorm with your mentor.
• If you are searching for a spouse or are thinking of marrying someone, in what way can your mentor or church leadership help you make decisions wisely?