Apostle Michael Orokpo is the founder of Encounter Jesus Ministries International (EJMI) has urged Christians to reconsider how they approach marital problems, insisting that going through a difficult period in marriage is not a reason to divorce and marry someone else.
He stressed that people should take marriage seriously before making the commitment, rather than allowing feelings to determine their decisions.
According to him, couples experiencing serious problems should seek help from spiritual authorities who can investigate the situation and determine whether the marriage can be restored.
Addressing his congregation, he said:
“I tell you, if he slaps you or she slaps you, walk away. Walk away to where? There is no divorce because of a cr!s!s in marriage.
“Go and read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The Bible did not prescribe divorce because of a crisis in marriage. That is why you should not jump into marriage because of feelings.
“Marry correctly. But if that is already happening, go to an authority. That authority will investigate the situation to determine the exact problem and whether it can be resolved.
“If it cannot be resolved immediately, the authority will separate you. This separation does not mean you should go and live your life independently.
“During the separation, both of you will receive counselling and discipleship because the goal is to bring about transformation. If they eventually believe you can coexist, they will bring you back together.
“However, if reconciliation is impossible, the authority can tell you to go your separate ways. But you cannot divorce and remarry. It will become a cross you will bear for a lifetime.
“Before you get married, those of you who are not yet married should do it the biblical way.
“For those who are already married, invest in character, prayer and the Word of God to make your marriage work. If it deteriorates, it will become a cross.
“If somebody tells you on Facebook that you quarrelled, he slapped you or beat you, and you should walk away, then you walk away and marry another person.
“Jesus said that if it is not for the cause of fornication, you are guilty of adultery. The person who marries you is also guilty of adultery, and marriage will become the reason you go to hell.
“So many people enter marriage saved, but they walk out of marriage unsaved and go to hell.”
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