Christ On Marriage and Divorce

The position taken by Jesus with regard to divorce is quite strong and unequivocal. It is no wonder that the Roman Catholic Church regards marriage as a sacrament.

Jesus does not agree with Deut. 24, which permits a husband to get rid of a wife with a written decree of divorce for the purpose of remarriage. In speaking about marriage and divorce, Jesus shows his authority, which is more than human in its divine origins. Thus, Jesus, as the Son of God, is informing others of the true nature of spiritual law.

The synoptic gospels are Matthew, Mark and Luke. The term 'synoptic' is used because scholars believe that these three gospels share a common origin, which separates then from the Gospel According to Saint John, a work thought to have other sources.

As we have already seen, Jesus, in the gospels, is not in favor of divorce. Robert M. Grant states: "According to the teaching of Jesus, marriage was based on th

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al Deuteronomy clause permitting divorce . . . And in the face of all their negative legislation with its clear prohibitions and conditions and limitations, he throws this clear doctrine of marriage, 'What God has joined together, man must not separate'" (38-40). Unfortunately, in this materialistic world, divorce or separation has become exceedingly more plentiful regardless of the words of Jesus. Again, Howard Clark Kee refers to Deuteronomy: "Deuteronomy 24:1 gives direct authorization for a man under certain circumstances to divorce his wife by writing the appropriate certificate . . . Jesus (Mark 11:1-12) rejects the whole notion of divorce on the ground that marriage was a part of the Creation (Gen. 1:27) and that the marriage union is not to be severed" (102). Consequently, there is no question as to why the Church added marriage to its list of sacraments. Marriage goes far beyond a civil legal requirement because it is a holy institution from which other human souls are born. Interestingly enough, it is only possible to practice six of the sacraments. If a person goes into Holy Orders, he cannot marry. If a person enters Holy Matrimony, he cannot take Holy Orders. The Gospel According to Luke also presents a me
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