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I understand why adultery is considered a biblical ground. But, why desertion? And how is desertion defined?
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I understand why adultery is considered a biblical ground. But, why desertion? And how is desertion defined?
Westminster Confession of Faith
Of Marriage and Divorce
Chapter XXIV
(emphasis added)
VI. Although the corruption of man be such as is apt to study arguments unduly to put asunder those whom God has joined together in marriage: yet, nothing but adultery, or such wilful desertion as can no way be remedied by the Church, or civil magistrate, is cause sufficient of dissolving the bond of marriage:[14] wherein, a public and orderly course of proceeding is to be observed; and the persons concerned in it not left to their own wills, and discretion, in their own case.[15]
what if the deserter is a "so called" christian?
Mat 18:17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.
what if the deserter is a "so called" christian?
That's one of the many reasons for membership in a church with a functioning, Biblically run eldership. They're brought up on charges and either repent or are labeled unbelievers.
And, of course, if someone abandoned supporting their children, it could be a crime. That desertion still lands "deadbeat dads" in jail.
what if the deserter is a "so called" christian?