What is best way to curb Divorce among Believers

[Impact Space]

Excellent out-of-the-box topic for impact Africa! Divorce is a menace and a contributing factor to the multigenerational poverty bondage, especially when single mothers are left behind with no support to raise children. Prayer, marriage counseling and awareness are useful tools to combat this great destroyer of lives.
@velvetvoice can we do a topic on it?

[Vanessa U. Richard]

Sure! a timely issue to talk about–its really eating deep into the fabric of our society and watering down the family values that Africa holds high.

[Saviour Uchi]

In addition to prayers and counselling, our church brothers and sisters should choose a partner they really love for real, and not by how much she/he can pray, lead or sing in church. I witness a scenario where a man of God called a sister to tell her that a brother is interested in her; yes good, but these two barely know and understand each other outside the church environment. Most people are not real in the church and as such brothers and sisters should try to know and understand each other even outside the church before going to take vows! I personally don’t subscribe to this, men of God choosing sisters or recommending sisters for brothers and vise versa. I see it as a contributing factor to this menace in Christendom

[IS-Rep Gloria]

I agree get to know each other first.
Although, sometimes a brother or sister going to a leader is the first step, a sign of respect. The leader knowing both of them can agree or disagree. If they think it’s a good fit on the surface, you can start dating to get to know each other outside the church. My church advices two years after you show interest to get to know each other, get counseling before actual marriage.
Btw. Arranged marriages in some cultures are the longest lasting marriages.?

[Blessed Maboyane]

100% true my brother

[Augustine Joe Ansumana]

Sure brother! You made my points to this issue. Spirituality has been the main factor of Christian divorce.

[Nnanke Ofem]

In addition to the above, Letting your partner be(not spying/accusing on them), forgiveness and marriage counseling once in a while can help combat this menace.

[IS-Rep Gloria]

You hit the nail on the head sis. Forgiveness is an essential part of love.

[Clara Bassey]

Wow! Nice topic…God hates divorce.Making the word of God the standard for your union.whatever you need is in God’s word…God’s standard of a spouse and all you need to know about marriage.When you make God the head of your Union and his word a daily guide…you will know what to do and what not to do by the help of the holy Spirit.

[IS-Rep Gloria]

Amen & Amen ?

[JUSTUS NJUKI]

Yes!God hate devorce.I’d be surprised if someone support this.I think people should move away from marrying because of physical features or because of material wealth to marrying because of true love as envisioned by Jesus Christ.If you marry a lady/gentleman because of her walking style for instance, or perhaps the hair style, the moment a slight change will emanate,love too will erode.Marriage should be grounded on love.No any other condition.Again, love birds must be ready to tolerate each other.Love is a school with no end.New curriculum intertwined.

[Blessed Maboyane]

Don’t get married cause he/she go to church cause you will cry afterwards

[James Amama]

Preaching Repentance and The gospel of Christ Jesus

[IS-Rep Gloria]

… and love, forgiveness, and the saving grace of Christ which renews and transforms us ?

[Clifford Payne]

Divorce should never be supported. Proper counseling and both partner being truthful to one self are keys before marriage .Others are putting time into the marriage,prayers and commitment to one another should be placed in high esteem.Need I say more ?

[Benjamin Akposi]

Let the principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ be taught correctly in our churches and also believers should always be willing to let God prevail