17. Divorce and RemarriageWe
believe that God dislikes divorce and intends that marriage last until
one of the spouse dies. Divorce and remarriage is regarded as adultery
except on the grounds of fornication or desertion or if one of the
spouses dies. Although divorced and remarried persons or divorced persons
may hold positions of service in the church and be greatly used of
God for Christian service, they may only be considered for the offices
of pastor or deacon under the council of the pastor or chosen men of
faith who will scripturally consider the matter. (Mal 2:14-17; Matt
9:3-12; Rom 7:1-3; I Tim 3:2; I Cor 7.) |
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