Ellen Gould White
What does Ellen White write about...
Ellen Gould White über: "Divorce, alimony, support, marriage duty, separation, spouse responsibility"
Answer
According to the writings, the only scriptural ground for a divorce that allows for remarriage is adultery. While the laws of the land may grant a legal separation for other reasons, the individuals often remain husband and wife in the sight of God unless the marriage vow has been violated by unfaithfulness.
Spousal responsibility includes mutual respect, kindness, and preserving each other's individuality. Husbands are specifically warned against being dictatorial or disregarding their wife's health and stewardship, while both parties are encouraged to resolve difficulties through Christ-like communication rather than seeking external sympathy or separation.
The Scriptural Ground for Divorce
»There is only one sin, which is adultery, which can place the husband or wife in a position where they can be free from the marriage vow in the sight of God. Although the laws of the land may grant a divorce, yet they are husband and wife still in the Bible light... if she or any other woman should obtain a divorce legally on the ground that her husband was guilty of adultery, then she is free to be married to whom she chooses.«
Preserving Individuality and Stewardship in Marriage
»Her marriage does not make null and void her stewardship. It does not destroy her identity. Her individuality should be preserved if she would glorify God with her body and spirit which are His. Her individuality cannot be submerged in you. She has duties she owes to God which you have no right to interfere with.«
Counsel Regarding Separated Couples
»You are better away from your wife, but you have no evidence that your wife has violated her marriage vow. You need not be in anxiety to separate yourself from her or to provoke her to separate from you... If you are required for the sake of Christ to be separated from home and the society of your wife, God will raise up many homes and those who will care for your comfort and supply your wants.«
The Responsibility of the Husband as Priest and Guide
»The wife is to respect and reverence her husband, and the husband is to love and cherish his wife. As the priest of the household, the husband and father should bind his wife and children to his heart. The wife should feel that the large affections of her husband sustain her before her children are born, and after their birth he should co-operate with her in the management of the little ones.«
Duties and Considerations Regarding Family Burden
»The husband violates the marriage vow and the duties enjoined upon him in the word of God, when he disregards the health and happiness of the wife, by increasing her burdens and cares by numerous offspring. “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies.”«
🔍 Related Searches
- Scriptural grounds for divorce and remarriage
- Individual identity and stewardship of the wife
- Christian duties of husbands toward their wives
Original Sources (English)
Stephan Krol
Founder of EGW Vision
Why I built EGW Vision
Hello, I am Stephan Krol. I started this Ellen White website to make the writings of Ellen G. White and the Adventist pioneers easier to access for everyone.
EGW Vision helps you find topics, statements, and quotes faster, especially when many original sources are not yet fully available in your language. The tool searches semantically, groups relevant content by topic, and presents matching results as clearly as possible in your language.
My hope is that this tool supports personal Bible study, strengthens trust in the original sources, and helps more people discover the message of these writings with clarity, depth, and joy.
