Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness." 2 Timothy 2:19 (NIV)
If a woman is subjected to relentless bullying by her husband.
If a woman’s children are tormented, abused or corrupted by her husband,
...then the only way for that woman to turn away from wickedness may be for her to leave her husband and take her children with her.
This principle should take priority over her wedding vows.
The same principle applies if you are a member of a church where bullying and abuse is rampant and being covered up. If there is no other way to stop the evil, you must leave, regardless of your position.
If you are a pastor, an elder, a priest or a nun, it makes no difference. You must depart from evil.
If your father or husband is a predator or accomplice, that does not oblige you to be silent or to stay.
"Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."
Of course, if you are a mother and you cannot leave without losing your children, it may be necessary to stay for that reason, but don’t let yourself be deceived by guilt sermons about the sin of divorce.
"Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."
If a woman is subjected to relentless bullying by her husband.
If a woman’s children are tormented, abused or corrupted by her husband,
...then the only way for that woman to turn away from wickedness may be for her to leave her husband and take her children with her.
This principle should take priority over her wedding vows.
The same principle applies if you are a member of a church where bullying and abuse is rampant and being covered up. If there is no other way to stop the evil, you must leave, regardless of your position.
If you are a pastor, an elder, a priest or a nun, it makes no difference. You must depart from evil.
If your father or husband is a predator or accomplice, that does not oblige you to be silent or to stay.
"Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."
Of course, if you are a mother and you cannot leave without losing your children, it may be necessary to stay for that reason, but don’t let yourself be deceived by guilt sermons about the sin of divorce.
"Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."
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