{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Longmire Road Church of Christ","title":"Ethics on the Mount (Part 7) - Morne Stephanus - Nov. 2nd, 2025 PM","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2471,"description":"Summary\nThis conversation delves into the biblical teachings on marriage and divorce, emphasizing the authority of God in establishing the laws of marriage. It explores the misconceptions surrounding divorce, particularly the role of fornication as an exception, and addresses the moral implications of marriage as a divine institution. The discussion also critiques false doctrines and emphasizes the importance of understanding and teaching the true nature of marriage according to biblical principles.\nTakeaways\nMarriage laws are established by God, not man.\nThe authority of God is paramount in marriage discussions.\nJesus corrected the misconceptions about divorce held by the Pharisees.\nDivorce is permitted only in cases of fornication according to Jesus.\nThe hardness of heart leads to misinterpretations of marriage laws.\nBaptism does not change the status of an adulterous marriage.\nThe moral law of marriage is consistent across all ages.\nEducation on the seriousness of marriage is crucial for future generations.\nFalse doctrines often misinterpret the teachings on marriage and divorce.\nGod desires marriage to be a lifelong commitment.\nSound Bites\n\"Marriage belongs to God, He makes the laws.\"\n\"The only voice that matters is that of God.\"\n\"God wants you together, be reconciled.\"\nPM Sermon 11-02-2025","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/M24Tisy4OT5n_Nij0SklR0GfKvv442nsdityhtrTqJM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NTkw/MDRmODQxYWY4Y2Y0/OWU1NzkyOWYyODJj/MTEyZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}