How God Regulates Our Broken Relationships

When life falls apart, does God leave you to fend for yourself? Matthew 5 reveals that while our sin-shattered world breaks covenants, God never breaks His character. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explains how Israel's laws show how the Lord actively protects the vulnerable. Discover how an ancient certificate of divorce could be an act of mercy. This is part one of the sermon, "Divorce on the Mind." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 00:00 – The Roots of Inhumanity: Why divorce is a symptom of a deeper inner disease. 01:21 – The Danger to Women: How wives in polygamist cultures were left vulnerable. 02:40 – The Requirement of Cause: Why Moses mandated legal certificates. 04:02 – The Slave-Wife Protection: Rescuing spouses from abusive arrangements. 05:22 – The Biblical Bedrock: Gathering the combined testimony of Scripture. 06:40 – Husband to the Husbandless: God hates broken covenants but loves broken people. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/