Pharisees try to trip up Jesus on a question about divorce.
In this culture, women could be “thrown away” by their husbands, leaving her shamed and abandoned to fend for herself.
God values the marriage covenant.
Men look for loopholes for their own benefit.
Marriage is a God ordained gift. Treasure it as intended.
Jesus elevated the place of the powerless. Wives are not to be thrown away on a whim, nor are husbands,
Father, thank you for the beautiful gift of marriage. Help us honor you with it.
