The Commandments Of Christ Concerning Matrimonial Relations

81. At liberty to marry whom you will, only in the Lord. (1 Cor. 7:39).

82. Husbands and wives not to separate except for adultery. (Matt. 19:6- 9; 1 Cor. 7:10) which will exclude from the Kingdom of God. (1 Cor. 6:9).

83. A husband or wife becoming a believer without the other, not to leave the other, if he or she consent to a peaceable life. (1 Cor. 7: 12-15).

84. Husbands to love, honour, and cherish their wives. (Eph. 5:25; Col. 3:19; 1 Pet. 3:7).

85. Wives to love, submit to, and obey their husbands as the head. (Eph. 5:23-24; Col. 3:18; 1 Pet. 3:1).

It should be noted that scripture commands relating to matrimonial seporation and divorce, covered by numbers 82-83 require clarification in greater detail. As a general principle the Bible teaches that husbands and wives are not to separate or divorce.