Does God want me to stay in an abusive marriage?
God hates abuse and loves you. Discover what the Bible says about safety, boundaries, and protection.
15 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Marriage, Divorce, and the Rich Young Man
Jesus teaches on the permanence of marriage, blesses children, and encounters a rich young man who cannot give up his wealth. He promises rewards for those who leave everything to follow Him, while wa...
Marriage, Children, Riches, and Servant Leadership
Jesus teaches on marriage and divorce, blesses children, encounters a rich man who cannot give up his wealth, predicts His death a third time, and teaches that greatness in His Kingdom means being a s...
Marriage and Singleness
Paul addresses questions about marriage, divorce, and celibacy. Each calling—married or single—is a gift from God. Remain in the situation you were called to, serving God faithfully.
Laws Protecting the Vulnerable
Moses provides regulations on divorce, newlyweds, pledges, kidnapping, and protecting workers, widows, orphans, and foreigners.
Naomi's Tragedy and Ruth's Loyalty
In the days of the judges, famine drives Elimelech's family to Moab. After all the men die, Naomi returns to Bethlehem. Ruth refuses to leave her, declaring: "Where you go I will go... your God my God...
David and Bathsheba
While his army besieges Rabbah, David stays in Jerusalem, commits adultery with Bathsheba, and when she becomes pregnant, arranges for her husband Uriah's death in battle.
Jacob's Marriages
Genesis 29 recounts Jacob's arrival in Haran, his love for Rachel, and Laban's deception that results in Jacob marrying both Leah and Rachel—the deceiver being deceived.
Unsolved Murder, Marriage, and Family Laws
Moses provides laws for unsolved murders, marriage to captive women, rights of firstborn sons, and handling rebellious children.
The Marriage of the Lamb and the Rider on the White Horse
Hallelujah choruses celebrate Babylon's fall and the marriage of the Lamb—His Bride has made herself ready. Heaven opens: a rider on a white horse named Faithful and True leads heaven's armies. The ...
The Garden and God's Design
God intimately forms humanity, establishes work as a blessing, creates the institution of marriage, and places Adam in Eden with purpose and boundaries.
The Destruction of Sodom
God's judgement falls on Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot and his daughters escape, but his wife looks back and becomes a pillar of salt.
A Wife for Isaac
Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. Through prayer and providence, Rebekah is found, demonstrating God's guidance in daily life.
Joseph in Potiphar's House
Joseph rises to prominence in Potiphar's house. He resists temptation from Potiphar's wife but is falsely accused and imprisoned.
The Wedding Feast, Taxes, and the Greatest Commandment
Jesus tells the parable of the wedding feast, then answers challenges about paying taxes to Caesar, the resurrection, and the greatest commandment. He turns the tables by asking whose son the Christ i...
Debates in the Temple
Religious leaders challenge Jesus' authority and try to trap Him with questions about taxes and resurrection. Jesus silences them with wisdom and turns the tables, asking about the Messiah's identity....
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