In God's eyes, forgiveness is a fundamental aspect of healing and restoration, even in the painful context of divorce. Jesus teaches in Matthew 18:21-22 that forgiveness should be extended freely and generously, while Mark 3:28 emphasizes the importance of seeking forgiveness for all sins. The apostle Paul reminds believers in Ephesians 1:7 that they have been forgiven through Christ, and this forgiveness should flow into their relationships, including those affected by divorce. As Malachi 2:16 and Matthew 6:14-15 make clear, God's desire is for mercy, compassion, and forgiveness to prevail, even in the face of broken vows and relationships.
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Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!
Truly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter.
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
“For I hate divorce,” says the LORD, the God of Israel. “He who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,” says the LORD of Hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith.
For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.
To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.
It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.