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Is divorce an unpardonable sin?

“I hate divorce,” says the LORD God of Israel, “and I hate a man’s covering himself with violence as well as with his garment,” says the LORD Almighty. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith. Malachi 2:16

God forgives all sin, so divorce is not unforgiveable by God.

However, it’s clear God feels very strongly against divorce.  

Why?  Divorce is a broken promise. God cannot imagine a broken promise. It is so far from his character.  He never breaks his promise and can’t imagine why anyone would.

The Trinity is the best example of unity. God is in an unbreakable relationship with Himself. He would never divorce himself. He knows what a disruption that would cause throughout the universe if God “split up.” 

Divorce between people causes ripple effects of disruption too that hurt many people, especially if there are children involved.

God asks for commitment and faithfulness between us and Him and between us and others. When those he loves break promises with one another, it breaks his heart.

Every sin is forgivable including divorce.  Yet, every sin has different consequences.  Divorce has consequences that hurt many people for a long time.

Reconciliation is always the best option between two people considering divorce.