Daily Wisdom: Malachi 2:16

Monday, December 28, 1998

"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

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Malachi 2:16
Devo: Today's Verse
""I hate divorce," says the LORD God of Israel, ..."So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith.""
Do not break faith.
Illustration of Malachi 2:16
Inspirational illustration of Malachi 2:16 -- "I hate divorce," says the LORD God of Israel... "So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith."
Good News on Marriage?
Article by Rubel Shelly
Is there actually some good news out there on marriage? Rubel Shelly reflects on the declining number of divorces per population since the 80's and talks about the importance of preparation and commitment in making a marriage work.
Who Cares What Your Children Pray?
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Should I stay? Joe Beam talks about the damage to children because of divorce using scientific evidence to refute the anecdotal "God wants me to be happy" excuse said so often.
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Illustration

Illustration of Malachi 2:16 — "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.

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