Surely the very idea is repugnant to all who are really acquainted with the Divine goodness and mercy. But apart from these convincing considerations, the Word of God is plain and decisive upon the matter. But that is the only exception. He who putteth away his wife for fornication and then marrieth another is not guilty of adultery. In such a case the bond of marriage has already been broken, and the one so putting away his guilty wife is free to marry again.
Prevention is better than cure.
Even a temporary separation should be the last resource, and every possible effort made to avoid such a tragedy. Marriage itself is not to be entered into lightly and hurriedly, but once the knot is tied, each party should most earnestly consider the relationship which has been entered into and the serious importance of its duties. Let them bear with each other s infirmities, study each other s dispositions, and seek to correct each other s faults. Above all, let them often together draw near unto the Throne of Grace and seek God s blessing on their married life. The holier their lives, the happier they will be.