Marriage and Divorce (Mark 10:1–12) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul

Seeking to test Jesus, the Pharisees came to Him with questions about divorce and remarriage. In this sermon, R.C. Sproul continues his exposition of the gospel of Mark, showing how Christ’s response reveals His commitment to the truth, rather than public opinion.

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[shoebill]

I had to repent and come out of being married to a divorced man because his covenant, first wife is still living. All three parties are believers. I just simply believe Jesus said you are permitted to divorce because of the hardness of your heart but not to remarry or you go into adultery or you cause the innocent spouse who might go and marry another to commit adultery. Just too plain for me. I quit listening to men on matters such as this and asked the Holy Spirit for guidance. I listen to what the written words of my Savior are, they have the final authority for me. When it clearly states that adulterers will not inherit the kingdom, I fear that possibility more than anything, I want to please my GOD and see JESUS and live with HIM forever. It's not worth taking a chance to believe misunderstandings of all kinds of Bible scholars. The thing is we still love each other but Jesus has to be first. So single I will be till HE comes or I go by way of the grave. We both are old.

[garvinsmith]

God is in the restoring business. There is no marriage that he can't restore once the couple is willing to forgive each other.

[maryflores]

so excellent thank Lord that this mans voice still carries out into the world. although you have taken him to heaven since 2017. Your word is indeed the living word. Praise your name Lord and thank you for your servant now departed.

[dragankrkelic]

God Help us All. Have Mercy Upon our Souls

[whowhatwherewhy]

I am single…never married…I have heard a lot of people argue the justification of remarriage after divorce…I still can’t justify in my mind the words that say…if you marry someone who is divorced, you are committing adultery…this where I have to just stick to my conscience and not date or marry someone who is divorced…

[jody]

I would love to hear a few sermons and messages on being single and never have gotten or been married for whatever reason. I know other friends who for whatever reason were never in the position to get married and have a spouse and family and 'do' what the majority of the population have done and strive for. Being middle aged, it's not something I pine or ache for, but still a little bewildering as to what 'family' looks like and entails when you have no family or extended family left to be a part of.
I sure do miss this wonderful saint of a man of God not being with us...
One day we will meet!

[ethiosolomon]

RC I love you so much. Rest in heaven with our lord Jesus 🙏

[Calvin-fydw]

Why add burden to God’s people? If an unbeliever departs, our brothers and sisters are not under bondage. And if a believer insist on departing despite church involvement, we are to treat him/her as unbelievers. The sad part about many churches today is that they do not involve in the discipline to save marriages yet add burden on spouses who have been abandoned.

And to those who have been remarried, please stay married and do not sin again by divorcing the 2nd time. God gave you a second chance like Peter.

[sihamkasouf]

Amen to all that God has ordained in His holy mighty wisdom in love for us.

[garvinsmith]

There's a question that I would have liked to ask Dr. Sproul. But since he's with the lord anyone who agrees with his teachings on the subject of divorce and remarriage can answer the question. Why is our marriages to the lord can be restored after committing Adultery and violating the trust that is at the very heart and foundation of our Union with him when we depart by backsliding, but can't be restored when we do the same to our spouses? Why would he restore a marriage to himself and not a marriage between a husband and wife? We also need to understand that our marriage to our spouses are not only physical, but spiritual as well.

[i-jamesazubuike]

A very profound and sound teaching! To God be the glory on your account, bro Sproul.

[BibleProphesy]

I had to get divorced, the abuse was too bad and I ran away with a broken nose but I never remarried but life had been very difficult for me financially but God has always pulled me through.

[carolerbph.d]

Thanks a bunch for this wonderful video, God bless us all in our married life.!

[robertfrance]

10% divorce rate in the U.S. in 1910. What happened? Well, the culture lead the church instead of the church leading the culture. Over and over in the Old and New Testament, we see that obedience is at the heart of a believer's love for Jesus. I worry that we have redefined loving others into letting them do what their heart directs them to do. "Follow you heart" people say. The problem with this is that Jeremiah 17:9 says that the "heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" Adam and Eve followed their heart in the garden and look where that got them. I don't want to be alone anymore than the next person, but the person I wanted to marry was divorced with a living spouse. What am I to do? Go for it, and hope for the best when it comes time for one of us to die, or secretly hope that her first husband dies before either of us? You can see how ridiculous this can get. At the same time, I am in agreement with Sproul when he says we don't want to burden our brothers and sisters in Christ when God gives them freedom. It is to me by far the toughest biblical issue probably because it has affected me personally and the woman involved in my situation showed me an incredible amount of grace and mercy for my own rampant and hidden sexual immorality. And yet Romans 2:11 reminds us that God shows no partiality, and 1 Corinthians 14:33 says God is not the author of confusion so this area is not meant to be as difficult as we make it to be. May God give us wisdom James 1:5 to commit to the narrow path, regardless the cost.

[edcuevas]

There I still no provision for "remarriage" here. Paul also taught that they can separate, and remain single, or reconcile.

[arthurthornton]

Another profound indephet teaching on this very disputed subject in the church at large. I must say I agree w/Dr. Sproul's position, it could not have been done better!

[JoeShoko]

I love Dr Sproul and have benefitted from his teachings, but I disagree completely on his last point on not forgiving the spouse seeking reconciliation. To say they now need to be received as a brother or sister in Christ only after repentance is a stretch.

[michellevanheerden]

I would really enjoy a follow-up in this sermon regarding remarriage after divorce. As I do agree that dirvorce is only permissible if there was sexual immorality, but the subject regarding marriage after divorce is hugely debated amongst believers.

[oar-N-oasis]

Thanks much Ligonier for sharing this one. This thing in my head getting more clearer now to me, biblically. Godbless you.

[Deested]

So everyone who marries, then divorces is a liar? Didn’t we say till death do us part in the presence of God.