In Week 5, continuing in Matthew 5, we look to verse 31-32 on the matter of marriage and divorce. Does Jesus give a clear cut escape clause to exit a marriage? For reasons of marital unfaithfulness? Or is this a nod to the concession of the law (Deut 24:1-4), all the while promoting God's intentional design for marriage?

In this message Pastor Andrew shares various passages that give further 'food' for thought on the subject, which do not include an escape clause. Rather, point to the focus of Jesus, reminding God's people on His intended design for marriage and not the permissible concession.

When we're focused on an escape clause that's all we will see and give our heart to. When we are looking to glorify God, we can be moved with resolved intention of heart, where even what appears to be an impossible reconciliation becomes possible.

Let us not be hasty in pursing an escape clause or escape hatch. Rather, in our forgiveness of adultery even, let's repent, and celebrate the blessing of our marriage bonds going forward. For it is by the grace of God we chose to glorify God in our marriages, intending to be faithful this day forward.

...Fear cannot stand a chance when we still in the love of our God...

Snapshot: Resist the escape clause and do the unthinkable - be intentionally faithful in your marriage.