| Need marriage separation advice? Does the thought | | | | others. Your life is suppose to be governed by God's |
| of separating from your spouse sound like a good | | | | Word in it's entirety. |
| idea? Well, unfortunately my friend, everything that | | | | "Since they are no longer two but one, let no one |
| sounds good is not good. As a Christian, you must be | | | | separate them, for God has joined them together, |
| very careful that you are being led by the Holy Spirit | | | | Matthew 19:6." |
| and Godly principles rather than by your own desires | | | | But what if there's abuse involved? Certainly, if it's an |
| and frustrations. | | | | abusive relationship, measures should be taken to |
| While many psychologists promote separation as a | | | | protect all parties. Often times, in such cases, |
| good way for couples to save their marriages, that | | | | separation is the only option in order to guard the life of |
| advice should not be embraced by Christian couples. | | | | a spouse or a child. If you are experiencing marital |
| Am I saying a Christian can never separate from his | | | | problems that seem insurmountable, first step back |
| or her spouse? No, I'm saying separation is not pleasing | | | | and assess the situation. Next, look for any areas in |
| to God. Marriage was ordained by Him to be a lifetime | | | | your marriage where Christian principles may not have |
| covenant. Simply put, when you and your spouse | | | | been applied. Finally, make a decision to implement the |
| separate, you break that covenant. As a Christian, you | | | | necessary changes. If you need additional help, seek |
| can't choose to obey certain scriptures while ignoring | | | | Godly counsel from a Christian counselor. |