SATURDAY: MAKING GOD'S WAYS OUR WAYS
Attention All (divorce) Attorneys ……
PART 1
A word to
those who counsel or assist people in ending their marriages ……Specifically, I
would like to address those that provide legal counsel...divorce attorneys. Aside from viewing clients seeking divorce as
simply a means of livelihood (a paycheck), I believe some attorneys think they
are helping and may even go so far as to think their hands are clean, whether
the intentions are to help or not. They
may even identify their faith as “Christian” and believe divorce is completely
acceptable, particularly given the existence of certain situations. But
scripture tells us in Mark 10:7-9;
This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is
joined to his wife, and the two are
united into one. Since they are no
longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.
Whoa….. now wait a minute, who has made the couple one? Not a pastor or a matchmaker or even the couple themselves, but God! That should make everyone stop in their tracks! Where is the reverential fear for God today? We could all stand to have the fear of God. There are many blessings to be gained from it (do a personal study on the topic of the fear of God). Furthermore, what power or authority does any man have to dissolve what GOD has joined together?
Why would
any attorney attempt to assist one or both spouses in destroying what GOD has
joined together? Where is the peace in
doing such a thing? This statement
really goes for anybody ……mother/father, sister/brother, best friend, neighbor,
co-worker, lover, etc …… but the focus here is legal counsel. Unfortunately,
the involvement of legal counsel is often where a worse situation tends to pick
up speed and become even more worse (not correct grammar, I know, but added for
emphasis).
Attorneys are often given the privilege of being one of the first voices of reason outside of the client’s circle of influence. That voice could say, “No, you really don’t want to do this, I strongly urge you to reconsider and seek the path of reconciliation with your spouse instead. I will not represent you for the purposes of championing divorce.” …..Vs….. “Well, let’s get this paperwork started so that you can be “free” and “happy” again. You’re situation is terrible and I’m going to get you the justice you deserve by skillfully navigating you through the process of divorce. Since you clearly don’t love them (or they don’t love you anymore), let’s begin.” The first statement might sound far-fetched but there are many spouses who would have appreciated the attorney who met their spouse with such words of opposition.
Instead two questions should be addressed. Is this the potential client's first marriage and also their spouse's first marriage? If there are no other living spouses we should re-think this petition for divorce. This marriage qualifies as a holy covenant marriage, which God says is not to be broken. Attorneys are often given the privilege of being one of the first voices of reason outside of the client’s circle of influence. That voice could say, “No, you really don’t want to do this, I strongly urge you to reconsider and seek the path of reconciliation with your spouse instead. I will not represent you for the purposes of championing divorce.” …..Vs….. “Well, let’s get this paperwork started so that you can be “free” and “happy” again. You’re situation is terrible and I’m going to get you the justice you deserve by skillfully navigating you through the process of divorce. Since you clearly don’t love them (or they don’t love you anymore), let’s begin.” The first statement might sound far-fetched but there are many spouses who would have appreciated the attorney who met their spouse with such words of opposition.
Do not be quick
to get caught up in the whirlwind of circumstances you may hear. Become familiar with Proverbs 18:17;
The first to plead his case seems right, until another comes
and examines him.
And I would
admonish you not to represent anyone just because you figure if you don’t
someone else will. We should never let
greed or fear dictate our choices.
For those
who do not count themselves believers or followers of Christ, nonetheless,
God’s commands apply to everyone even if we choose to ignore them or walk in
ignorance. As for “Christian” attorneys
who believe divorce is perfectly normal and acceptable, given certain situations,
I would like to remind you of Proverbs 3:7;
Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the
Lord and turn away from evil.
And James
5:19;
My dear brothers and sisters, if someone among you wanders
away from the truth and is brought back, you can be sure that whoever brings
the sinner back will save that person from death and bring about the
forgiveness of many sins.
Never cast
off godly integrity for the world’s system.
Now, the law has its place and we do have to operate within its system
to an extent. But allow your faith in
Christ to influence every aspect of your life including how you conduct yourself
even in professional matters. Don’t let
evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good (Romans 12:21). And daily remember not to conform to the
pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind (Romans
12:2).
Knowing that
divorce is epidemic and many marriages are operating out of selfishness and not
selflessness, do not be quick to involve yourself in destroying what God has joined together. Do not involve yourself in such matters as a
primary means to make money, in the end that money will not help you. It cannot be emphasized enough …. think twice
about your involvement and what side you will position yourself on. Know that the devil is a divider, but God is
a restorer. And if you count yourself a
follower of Christ do not simply pull out your Christian card for church
attendance. If you still haven’t been
convinced, recall that it is written; Whether, then you eat or drink or whatever
you do, do all to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Be an attorney
for the Lord, not for the devil.
MORE TO
COME…
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