The Bible says the only unforgivable sin is blasphemy. If you were divorced, simply ask God for forgiveness for the mistake and seek happiness again! That's how I read it.
Truly, Jesus made it quite clear who was to be the interpreter of His Word-Holy Scripture...His Church. I do not pretend to fathom the difficulties that permeate Christians and each separate Church, group, what-have-you. The Truth is Jesus left us His Church and for the first 1500 years the Catholic Church-Orthodox and Catholics loyal to the Roman Pontiff-gave authentic interpretations of what we as Christians are to believe. The Catholic Church-no longer including the Orthodox-is still the authentic interpreter. It is with fear and trembling that theologians ask the Holy Spirit's guidance in understanding and translating the Aramaic, Hebrew and Greek to Modern-Day English. I shall not argue with separated brethren on this. Divorce is divorce. If there is an annulment then a marriage can be entered into. God is not wishy-washy. We are expected to be mature, responsible and moral Christians. God does not just forgive and not expect some restitution/reparation for one's sin or as some may say, "mistake". We are no longer children who can claim ignorance. Please do not hide behind the fact that you think you are God. Yes, He is all-loving and all-merciful but judgment does play into the factors. We only reap what we sow. What type of field have you planted? What type of harvest do you expect and will it reap 30, 60 nor 100 fold? Maybe, it will only bring weeds. Check your heart and ask the Holy Spirit for understanding into Christ's heart and teaching. I do.
P.S. I have the utmost respect and empathy for those who are divorced and cannot receive an annulment. God never asks more of us than is possible. We all have our crosses. You would be overwhelmed by mine.
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