Reading from The Gospel According Matthew 5:31-36 (NLT) ~Teaching about Divorce, Teaching about Vows~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. It is important to keep the entire sermon on the Mount in context. Divorce can carry a lot of guilt and shame. The nonchalant attitude about divorce in the society, still today. Marriage was intended to be an intimate companionship and partnership. Acknowledges the lasting effects and consequences of divorce.