Iz wrote:
What specific teachings of Torah are you referring
to David? That it is okay to divorce??? Jesus did
say it is okay to divorce an adulterer; does Torah
say that as well, or does it allow divorce for any
reason?
Jesus was giving his interpretation of Torah, which allowed for divorce only
in the case of fornication (adultery, incest, etc.). Some Jews felt that
Torah allowed for divorce for any reason, even if the wife could not cook.
The specific teaching under dispute is found in Deut. 24:1 and hinges on
what is meant by "she find no favor in his eyes, because he hath found some
uncleanness in her." Jesus said in essence, "divorce is allowed by Torah
only for the cause of fornication." Read more of Christ's teaching, such as
that found in Matthew 19, and you will see that the disciples rightly
understood that marrying a woman who was divorced was comitting adultery.
Therefore they said, "it is not good to marry!" Jesus then taught the
doctrine of celibacy, also teaching that not all could hear and walk in
such. In other words, Torah allowed for divorce and remarriage in the case
of adultery, but the purest form of Jesus teaching is a little more strict
than that. Yet, in its strictness is grace, applying it only to those who
can hear.
Peace be with you.
David Miller.
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