Title: on my journey, I’ve seen many people get a divorce. That’s naming the name of Christ and it wasn’t biblical grounds if people divorce satan and be the bride of Christ they won’t divorce each other and lie on Jesus by saying Jesus told them to divorce their spouse.
A need to know.
If you don’t forgive your spouse and stay mad with your spouse, those evil spirits will see to it that y’all don’t stay in your marriage those evil spirits enjoy causing people to get a divorce.
Matthew 5:32
But I say that a man who divorces his wife, unless she has been unfaithful, causes her to commit adultery. And anyone who marries a divorced woman also commits adultery.
Divine story time.
Matthew 5:32 is part of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus addresses divorce and remarriage. In first-century Jewish culture, religious debates centered on how to interpret the grounds for divorce under Deuteronomy 24:1. Jesus critiqued the loose cultural practice that allowed men to divorce wives for trivial reasons, emphasizing instead the lifelong permanence of marriage.
The Holy Bible identifies the primary adversaries to marriage as spiritual warfare from satan, internal human selfishness, and daily relational conflict. Scripture calls couples to actively resist these threats through unity, humility, and spiritual vigilance.
Biblical Defenses and Remedies
The Three-Fold Cord: Ecclesiastes 4:12 explains that a cord of three strands—the couple joined together with God—is not quickly broken.
Armor of God: Ephesians 6:11 encourages believers to put on the full armor of God to stand against negative schemes.
Grace and Forgiveness: Colossians 3:13 tells spouses to bear with each other and forgive one another, just as Christ forgave them.
Spiritual and External Adversaries
The Devil: 1 Peter 5:8 warns that the adversary-the devil-prowls like a roaring lion, seeking to divide and destroy relationships.
Spiritual Darkness: Ephesians 6:12 notes that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual powers trying to break down unity.
Internal and Behavioral Adversaries
• Selfish Pride: Proverbs 13:10 teaches that "only by pride comes contention," highlighting how ego and self-seeking behavior tear a home down.
Anger and Bitterness: Ephesians 4:26–27 instructs believers not to let the sun go down on their anger, which gives an opportunity to the devil.
Contentious Speech: Proverbs 21:9 warns that it is better to live on the corner of a roof than share a house with a quarrelsome spouse.
From my own experience and observations in faith communities, I've seen how crucial forgiveness and spiritual commitment are in maintaining strong marriages. It's not uncommon for couples to face intense challenges, sometimes feeling overwhelmed by unresolved anger or bitterness, which the article correctly highlights as openings for spiritual adversity. The principle of the 'three-fold cord' from Ecclesiastes 4:12 resonates deeply—I’ve noticed that marriages grounded in shared faith and mutual reliance on God tend to weather storms better than those that rely solely on personal strength or feelings. In practical terms, applying Ephesians 6:11 about wearing the full armor of God means actively engaging in prayer, seeking wisdom, and supporting each other spiritually and emotionally. This spiritual vigilance acts like a shield against the forces that seek to divide couples. Also, embodying Colossians 3:13, practicing daily forgiveness and patience, has been instrumental in my own relationships and those I’ve witnessed flourish. Moreover, understanding the root causes of conflict, such as selfish pride and contentious speech, helps couples identify harmful patterns early. Proverbs 13:10 and 21:9 serve as sobering reminders that pride and constant quarrels can erode even the most resilient homes. However, replacing such tendencies with humility and kind communication can restore harmony. Ultimately, the journey of marriage alongside Christ demands ongoing effort, grace, and spiritual safeguarding. Couples who embrace these biblical principles can find not just survival, but joy and growth together, reflecting God's design for lifelong unity despite the challenges posed by external and internal adversaries.
