Death Quote by John Macarthur
“If God permitted divorce rather than death as a merciful concession to man's sinfulness, why would He not also permit remarriage, since remarriage would be perfectly allowable under the original law of death for the adulterer? After all, the purpose of divorce was to show mercy to the guilty party, not to sentence the innocent party to a life of loneliness and misery.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Doctrine of Marriage, 1765
Argues that if divorce is merciful, remarriage should also be permissible, aligning with original law.
In simple terms: Divorce and remarriage can both be merciful acts.
Key Takeaway
Allow remarriage after divorce.
Themes
marriage
divorce
mercy
law
theology
Mood
thoughtful
theological
controversial
Type
religious
ethical
When to use this quote
- pastoral counseling
- legal reform
- family planning
Key Concepts
religious doctrine
ethical reasoning
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mercy influence marital law?
- What are the societal impacts of allowing remarriage?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with traditional interpretations.
![“[At the reception following her remarriage to Alan Campbell:] People who haven't talked to each other in years are on speaking terms again today - including the bride and groom.” quote by Dorothy Parker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/977/dorothy-parker-700_bride-and-groom_at-the-reception-following-her-remarriag_2263604.jpg)
