The Sin Of Abandonment. Series

Abandoning one's wife and children is a serious sin, with far-reaching consequences in this life and the next. The Bible addresses this issue, warning of the judgment of God upon those who commit this sin. We'll explore the consequences, and the judgment of God.

Biblical Teaching:

1. Malachi 2:13-16 - God hates divorce and abandonment, considering it a form of violence against one's own family.

2. 1 Timothy 5:8 - If anyone does not provide for their relatives, especially their immediate family, they have denied the faith and are worse than an unbeliever.

3. Matthew 18:5-6 - Jesus warns that causing children to stumble or abandon them will result in severe judgment.

4. Ephesians 5:25-33 - Husbands are commanded to love and cherish their wives, not abandon them.

5. Psalm 27:10 - If your father and mother forsake you, the Lord will receive you.

Consequences:

1. Spiritual Consequences (1 Corinthians 3:16-17) - Abandonment can lead to spiritual blindness and separation from God.

2. Emotional Consequences (Proverbs 12:4) - Abandonment can cause depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem.

3. Physical Consequences (Leviticus 26:22) - Abandonment can lead to physical harm, poverty, and even death.

4. Social Consequences (Leviticus 18:18) - Abandonment can lead to social isolation and loss of reputation.

Judgment of God:

1. Matthew 25:31-46 - Jesus will judge those who abandoned their families, separating them from the righteous.

2. Revelation 21:8 - The cowardly, unbelieving, and wicked will face eternal separation from God in hell.

3. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 - Wrongdoers, including those who abandon their families, will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Scripture References:

- Malachi 2:13-16 - You cover the Lord's altar with tears, with weeping and groaning because he no longer looks at the offering or accepts it with favor from your hand. You ask, "Why?" It is because the Lord is acting as the witness between you and the wife of your youth, because you have broken faith with her, though she is your partner, the wife of your marriage covenant.

- 1 Timothy 5:8 - If anyone does not provide for their relatives, especially their immediate family, they have denied the faith and are worse than an unbeliever.

- Matthew 18:5-6 - And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck.

Abandoning one's wife and children is a serious sin, with severe consequences in this life and the next. The Bible warns of the judgment of God upon those who commit this sin, urging us to take our responsibilities as husbands, fathers, and parents seriously. Let us strive to build healthy, loving families that honor God.