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so are either of you going to answer my question that I put a few posts ago? Maybe you cant becuase you have no answer.

Quote from: Hehealedme on Wed Jan 07, 2009 - 18:31:26
What is the difference between ''put away'' and ''divorce'' ? ? ?...

Please explain........

The Greek word "apoluo" as used in Mt. 5:31-32, 19:9, Mk. 10:11-12, & Lk.16:18 literally translates as "put away".  In 1st century Jewish culture, a wife who was expelled but not given a bill of divorce was still bound to her husband and could not legally marry another man; if such an expelled wife did marry another man, it was not .  The bill of divorce was a civil document that was drawn up by a panel of three rabbinical judges; it was not drawn up by the priests.  If an expelled wife was given a bill of divorce, she could legally marry another man. 

So, "apoluo" can be translated as "separation" (expulsion without a bill of divorce) or "divorce" (expulsion with a bill of divorce). 

Paul bears out this distinction when He quotes Jesus in 1 Cor. 7:10-11.  Paul actually quotes Jesus using two different words, one signifying separation, the other divorce.  Note the following NIV quote:

10 To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): "A wife must not separate (chorizo) from her husband. 11 But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce (aphiemi) his wife." 

Note that Paul quotes Jesus using two different words - separation/chorizo and divorce/aphiemi.  The woman who is separated is told to either remain single or be restored to her husband.  But no such directive is given to those who are divorced.  In other words, marriage after a legal divorce is not wrong.

Of course, Paul was writing to the Greco-Roman culture of Corinth, and neither the Greeks nor the Romans had such a thing as a bill of divorce.  Rather, if either the man or the woman left, such was considered a legal divorce; there was no legal documentation required. 

Paul faced the challenge of communicating the Gospel cross-culturally and teaching the new Gentile believers how to embrace the wisdom of the teachings of Jesus and of Moses, but not surcumb to the pressure of the Judiazing believers that tried to empose their Pharisaical Judaism upon the Gentiles.

Anyhow, there is much to study in this passage that does not reveal itself just through a cursory reading.  For example, Paul later specifically says that if a divorce marries he does not sin.

1 Cor. 7:27-28a
"Are you bound to a wife (married)? Do not seek to be free (divorce). Are you free from a wife (divorced)? Do not seek a wife, but if you marry, you do not sin."

It's a shame that they are still believing the word of an English King over the Word of God.

They will have to sit in judgment for that.

Strong's Hebrew #7971 Shalach

*        The common word shalach translated as: " put away" or "putteth away" is (the same as       the Greek equivalent of the word apoluo) which means" to send, separate, send away or       leave," NOT divorce.
*        Used 878 times in the Old Testament.
*        13 times related to a separation in marriage or intimate relationship (not divorce).
*        865 times used in other ways.
*        Shalach NEVER meant divorce, but a "separation."

Book of Matthew 19, ( Matt 19 ) Bible Study on Divorce (Putting Away) and Remarriage.
As we study the Greek and Hebrew words in Matt 19 and Malachi 2 we will learn that "divorce" was NOT what Jesus was teaching about, but rather, "putting away" which is far different than divorce. The book of Matthew 19:10 continues with everyone "never marrying." We will learn what "Not all can receive 'THIS SAYING' (being single?)'" means, and the myth of the "exception clause."

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Understanding what happened in Malachi 2:10-16 is KEY to understanding Matthew 19:3-12 ( Matt 19 ).

Malachi 2:16a reads, "For the Lord God of Israel says that HE HATES DIVORCE (putting away).

Strong's Hebrew #7971 Shalach

*        The common word shalach translated as: " put away" or "putteth away" is (the same as       the Greek equivalent of the word apoluo) which means" to send, separate, send away or       leave," NOT divorce.
*        Used 878 times in the Old Testament.
*        13 times related to a separation in marriage or intimate relationship (not divorce).
*        865 times used in other ways.
*        Shalach NEVER meant divorce, but a "separation."

Book of Matthew 19, ( Matt 19 ) Bible Study on Divorce (Putting Away) and Remarriage.
As we study the Greek and Hebrew words in Matt 19 and Malachi 2 we will learn that "divorce" was NOT what Jesus was teaching about, but rather, "putting away" which is far different than divorce. The book of Matthew 19:10 continues with everyone "never marrying." We will learn what "Not all can receive 'THIS SAYING' (being single?)'" means, and the myth of the "exception clause."

Quote from: elijah_101 on Mon Dec 22, 2008 - 14:53:05

Quote from: Tantor on Mon Dec 22, 2008 - 14:45:17

QuoteJesus Said Clearly,, If you Divorce and Remarry You Commit Adultery....Matt 5:32...Matt 19:9-10...Mark 10:12....Luke 16:18

It's a shame that you have almost no biblical knowledge and absolutely no wisdom in how to use what little you have.

And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge,  Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperersRomans 1:28-

Ok then Tell me ,

Were Jesus Said As Long as Your Wife or Husband is Alive,   You can Remarrie?

When you Find it Let me Know

As it is Written 

Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.
Luke 16:18

For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth;

but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.

3 So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress:

but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man. Romans 7:2-3

The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth
1 Cor 7:39

Thank you his kid, sherman and others for your study and sanity. you are a credit.I only hope that elijah and love2day will read and study what you have written , but I fear not as they seem to have a blind spot concerning this subject. They prefer to judge and condemn others. 

hiskid46

For to be carnally minded is death...Ro 8:6

For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men1 Peter 2:15

What you put on your Post...is no Wisdom in it at all...We are Talking about Remarriage and divorce here

Not sending people away... Your Spirt does not Bear  witness with the Word of God 1 John 4:1

Divorce and Puting away is the Same ...

You cant Divorce...If you dont put them away

You Cannot Remarry...If you do not Get a Divorce

Eather way..You Commit adultery  if you Remarry...

The bible Does not Say Put away and remarry Luke 16:18

nor Does the Scripture Say..Divorce and remarry Matthew 19:9

If you Do you Commit Adultery...Luke 16:18

Please read the Scripture


They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?

He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.

And I say unto you,

Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery:

and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. Matt 19:7-9 (


Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. 1 Tim 5:11-13

I can seeWhat u say  Does not Bear record with the truth

Even in Mans law....You must Get a divorce to Put away your Wife or Husband

You cannot Remarry...If you do not get a Divorce

Even God said in Isaiah 50:1

Thus saith the LORD, Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I have put away?

God made man...Heaven and Earth...You are Not God...

I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. Romans 11:1

And so all Israel shall be saved: Romans 11:26-27

as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: 27 For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins. 

lol...

Told you he wouldnt take any notice.....the same old same same old same old wrong interpretation over and over and over again.
Yawn

 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ,

who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.

For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Cor 4:3-6

Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. Romans 4:8

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. Matthew 16:27 -

Quote from: elijah_101 on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 10:37:41
But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ,

who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.

For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Cor 4:3-6

Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. Romans 4:8

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. Matthew 16:27 -

Paraphrases... verses out of context.. fragmented logic.

Sounds like a false teacher to me.

The funniest thing to me, is that Elijah finds Old English to be more authentic than original Hebrew.

Strong's Hebrew #7971 Shalach

*        The common word shalach translated as: " put away" or "putteth away" is (the same as       the Greek equivalent of the word apoluo) which means" to send, separate, send away or       leave," NOT divorce.
*        Used 878 times in the Old Testament.
*        13 times related to a separation in marriage or intimate relationship (not divorce).
*        865 times used in other ways.
*        Shalach NEVER meant divorce, but a "separation."

Book of Matthew 19, ( Matt 19 ) Bible Study on Divorce (Putting Away) and Remarriage.
As we study the Greek and Hebrew words in Matt 19 and Malachi 2 we will learn that "divorce" was NOT what Jesus was teaching about, but rather, "putting away" which is far different than divorce.
Book of Matthew 19, ( Matt 19 ) Bible Study on Divorce (Putting Away) and Remarriage.
As we study the Greek and Hebrew words in Matt 19 and Malachi 2 we will learn that "divorce" was NOT what Jesus was teaching about, but rather, "putting away" which is far different than divorce.

Which Bible is more valid, the original language in which it was written, or the English revision of the original language? Let's say they are the same and the interpretations are correct...then the words "put away" definitely mean "put away" they don't mean divorce.

In either scenario, whether you believe the Hebrew or Old English to be 'more inspired' the word still has the same meaning, it wasn't lost in translation, only thwarted by certain men.

I preach to refrain from Sin

Awake to righteousness , and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
1 Cor 15:34

And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. John 8:47

For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. 4 For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
Matt 14:3-


But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,Luke 3:19



2 Thess 2:11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

Isaiah 66:4 - I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not.  Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.

Quote from: elijah_101 on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 10:56:47
And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

Because I have guarded my heart with spiritual armor, so that I might not sin against God. Because God has warned me of false prophets, who will twist scripture to their liking. And just like little-bo-peep...I now cry WOLF!

Satan used the same delivery as you in the garden and with Jesus in the wilderness Elijah. Quoting scripture, and twisting the context for his sad attempt at an agenda. HEAR THE WORD OF GOD Elijah. Not what someone 'told you' it means, read it and back it against Hebrew and maybe then your witness will have merit.

Quote from: elijah_101 on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 10:56:47
I preach to refrain from Sin

Awake to righteousness , and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
1 Cor 15:34

And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. John 8:47

For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. 4 For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
Matt 14:3-


But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,Luke 3:19



2 Thess 2:11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

Isaiah 66:4 - I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not.  Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.

But you define sin on your own terms.. (or based on the word of the King of England).

I personally do not believe that the King of England has the right to define was sin is.. only God does.

Nor does the King of England have the right to speak for God no more then the Pope does in Rome.. both are false heads of false religions.

Quote from: fanuvmxpx on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 10:50:39
The funniest thing to me, is that Elijah finds Old English to be more authentic than original Hebrew.

Strong's Hebrew #7971 Shalach

*        The common word shalach translated as: " put away" or "putteth away" is (the same as       the Greek equivalent of the word apoluo) which means" to send, separate, send away or       leave," NOT divorce.
*        Used 878 times in the Old Testament.
*        13 times related to a separation in marriage or intimate relationship (not divorce).
*        865 times used in other ways.
*        Shalach NEVER meant divorce, but a "separation."

Book of Matthew 19, ( Matt 19 ) Bible Study on Divorce (Putting Away) and Remarriage.
As we study the Greek and Hebrew words in Matt 19 and Malachi 2 we will learn that "divorce" was NOT what Jesus was teaching about, but rather, "putting away" which is far different than divorce.
Book of Matthew 19, ( Matt 19 ) Bible Study on Divorce (Putting Away) and Remarriage.
As we study the Greek and Hebrew words in Matt 19 and Malachi 2 we will learn that "divorce" was NOT what Jesus was teaching about, but rather, "putting away" which is far different than divorce.

Which Bible is more valid, the original language in which it was written, or the English revision of the original language? Let's say they are the same and the interpretations are correct...then the words "put away" definitely mean "put away" they don't mean divorce.

In either scenario, whether you believe the Hebrew or Old English to be 'more inspired' the word still has the same meaning, it wasn't lost in translation, only thwarted by certain men.

Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:  Matt 5:31

Even God said in Isaiah 50:1

Thus saith the LORD, Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I have put away?

I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. Romans 11:1

And so all Israel shall be saved: Romans 11:26-27

Quote from: elijah_101 on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 10:56:47
I preach to refrain from Sin

Many false prophets do the same. I give you Benny Hinn & Pat Robertson.

Quote from: elijah_101 on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 11:01:48

Quote from: fanuvmxpx on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 10:50:39
The funniest thing to me, is that Elijah finds Old English to be more authentic than original Hebrew.

Strong's Hebrew #7971 Shalach

*        The common word shalach translated as: " put away" or "putteth away" is (the same as       the Greek equivalent of the word apoluo) which means" to send, separate, send away or       leave," NOT divorce.
*        Used 878 times in the Old Testament.
*        13 times related to a separation in marriage or intimate relationship (not divorce).
*        865 times used in other ways.
*        Shalach NEVER meant divorce, but a "separation."

Book of Matthew 19, ( Matt 19 ) Bible Study on Divorce (Putting Away) and Remarriage.
As we study the Greek and Hebrew words in Matt 19 and Malachi 2 we will learn that "divorce" was NOT what Jesus was teaching about, but rather, "putting away" which is far different than divorce.
Book of Matthew 19, ( Matt 19 ) Bible Study on Divorce (Putting Away) and Remarriage.
As we study the Greek and Hebrew words in Matt 19 and Malachi 2 we will learn that "divorce" was NOT what Jesus was teaching about, but rather, "putting away" which is far different than divorce.

Which Bible is more valid, the original language in which it was written, or the English revision of the original language? Let's say they are the same and the interpretations are correct...then the words "put away" definitely mean "put away" they don't mean divorce.

In either scenario, whether you believe the Hebrew or Old English to be 'more inspired' the word still has the same meaning, it wasn't lost in translation, only thwarted by certain men.

Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:  Matt 5:31

Even God said in Isaiah 50:1

Thus saith the LORD, Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I have put away?

I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. Romans 11:1

And so all Israel shall be saved: Romans 11:26-27

You make no sense whatsoever.... just more babble.

This is why I Use the Word of God........Jesus is Talking about Divorce and Remarriage

and any one gets a Divorce and Puts away there wife and remarry they Commit Adultery Luke 16:18

They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away? 8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives:

but from the beginning it was not so. Matt 19:7-8

How Can any one look at this...and Say..Its all right to divorce and remarry....

Shall People Listen to Mans Word? or Shall they Listen to Gods Word?

yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written...Romans 3:4

All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given. 12 For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men:[b] and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake.[/b] He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
Matt 19:11-

This is a Hard saying for a Marriage that fells

Quote from: elijah_101 on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 11:16:36
This is why I Use the Word of God.

When you start out with a lie.. its hard to take anything else seriously.

You do not speak for God.

Especially when you post fragments of verses to support your point and ignore the Greek and Hebrew.

Are you a Mormon by chance?

My scriptures are Gods word...and the KJV Bible is not a Liar

Take a look at my Posts...I have all Scriptures to Prove the Word of God

I have Scripture for all that i Say....

The Truth is not Hard for me to except...

I try every Spirit....Not all Bears witness with the Truth

Quote from: elijah_101 on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 11:01:48
Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:  Matt 5:31

Even God said in Isaiah 50:1

Thus saith the LORD, Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I have put away?

Yes you better give that writ of divorce or your in sin brother. If you put away your wife without divorcing her your in sin. And the only lawful way to give your wife a writ of divorce according to the WORD OF GOD is because she fornicated against you. HEAR THE WORD OF GOD elijah, stop listening to your own brain. Seek the definition to "Put away" and you shall find.

It would be better for you to tie a rock around your ankles and cast yourself into the sea than to cause one of God's lawfully divorced children to stumble.

Quote from: elijah_101 on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 11:28:19
My scriptures are Gods word...and the KJV Bible is not a Liar

I'm sorry but it is... no doubt about it.  It was created based on the direction of King James who's only interest was in maintaining doctrinal consistency with what was already church doctrine.

So the KJV does lie in some instances... besides, it was translated from inferior texts that were compiled by only ONE man whose only interest was in printing it.

Quote from: elijah_101 on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 11:28:19
Take a look at my Posts...I have all Scriptures to Prove the Word of God

No.. you posts fragments of chapters and do not even discuss who is speaking and who the target audience is... basically you are taking things out of context and fabricating lies about them to support your preconceived ideas.

Quote from: elijah_101 on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 11:28:19
I have Scripture for all that i Say....

You have bits and pieces from a corrupt translation.

Quote from: elijah_101 on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 11:28:19
The Truth is not Hard for me to except...

It's your own truth and no one elses... it certainly is not God's.

Quote from: elijah_101 on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 11:28:19
I try every Spirit....Not all Bears witness with the Truth

So have we.. and found you to be a false teacher because you will not open you mind to the Gospel.

Elijah,

I do not know your age, but if you attend a speech class in college (even introduction to speech) you will learn about audience context & delivery. This could help immensely for you to understand the time period, culture & audience of whom the message was intended for and its meaning.

Keep digging into the Word brother so that you may understand Its meaning.

Quote from: fanuvmxpx on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 11:31:31

Quote from: elijah_101 on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 11:01:48
Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:  Matt 5:31

Even God said in Isaiah 50:1

Thus saith the LORD, Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I have put away?

Yes you better give that writ of divorce or your in sin brother. If you put away your wife without divorcing her your in sin. And the only lawful way to give your wife a writ of divorce according to the WORD OF GOD is because she fornicated against you. HEAR THE WORD OF GOD elijah, stop listening to your own brain. Seek the definition to "Put away" and you shall find.

It would be better for you to tie a rock around your ankles and cast yourself into the sea than to cause one of God's lawfully divorced children to stumble.

I agree. To make someone who is Biblically divorced feel bad is terrible. Glad it hasnt happened to me but then I am 100% sure that Gods blessing is on my marriage and we have the fruit of that all the time.

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Quote from: Hehealedme on Thu Jan 08, 2009 - 20:12:04
I apologize for bringing up the problem that I have with my husband again but I really need to understand...

The reason I asked the difference between ''put away'' and ''divorce'' is this:

My husband sent me the divorce papers through his lawyer because I had refused for us to use a mediator for a candy coated divorce. What I mean about a candy coated divorce is that he wanted everything to be in his favor only. He kept ordering me to sell our house and then tried to do it without my consentment because I wouldn't do it his way. I know that I could have called the police instead but I was too upset, too confused and too much in a state of shock that my daughter left with him to be able to handle the situation on my own. So this is the reason why I ended up at the hospital for three weeks.

Since he asked for that divorce, he himself hasn't done anything to get it finalized so far. The reason for this is that he doesn't want me to get half of his military pension which is something that I rightfully deserve since we had been married for eighteen years. I have been told by a few friends of mine that have been in similar situations that if the divorce hasn't been finalized within the first five years, I would loose everything, including half of his military pension...

I have always taken care of him, of our daughter and of the house. That in itself was a full time job. And even if I wasn't working outside of our house for many years, I was still paying quite an amount of the bills...so in a way, he has simply put me away since he left because he hasn't done anything to get that divorce finalized.........do I make any sense ? ? ?...

yes it does make sense. After my husband committed sexual immorality in a terrible way I had to immediatly seperate from him with my children ( I cant explain it here) and at the time I was far too shocked and traumatised to cope with any thought of divorce. After two years God definatetly was leading me to divorce him. My estranged husband, while acknowledging that the marriage was over, didnt see any point in divorcing unless one of us met someone else although I do think that at that point he was sleeping with a lady from work anyway, but I knew that I was to divorce him.  He had already broken the marriage covenant anyway so it was just making lagel what had already happened spiritually.
So, with Gods guidance, and going to the solicitor that he led me to, I divorced him. It was very important for me and the children that I was  doing this and it also meant that the financial arrangements were made legal and binding. 

To stay in a sort of limbo situation when you are neither married properly or divorced isnt what God wouldnt want in my opinion and you have the Biblical allowance to divorce him becuase he is living with another woman and has been for some time.
In your shoes I would go for it.You would be doing nothing wrong.It does sound as if he is stalling to hang on to his pension for himself and that is not right, so you do it anyway.

Elijah. I think you were asked if you are a Mormon or not.

I have found the sermons on this link very educational hope it help anyone who read or listen to it.

http://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?sourceonly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=smbconline&subsetcat=series&subsetitem=Divorce+and+Remarriage

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