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Can I be a Christian and a Divorce Lawyer? — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:41:22 +0000

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By: J Gibbs

J Gibbs — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:35:38 +0000

What if the sin under discussion was not divorce, but abortion? Most biblically faithful Christians would hold that in some circumstances, abortion is not sinful - in the fantastically rare cases where the life of the mother actually at stake. Accepting that, every point advanced in this article for divorce - always someone’s sin - would also hold for a hypothetical abortionist called by the Lord to this profession, were he biblically faithful to remain appropriately selective in his case load. Yet it remains unthinkable, nevertheless, because the gravity of the sin of murder would mean that every case would be so thoroughly, utterly vetted that the process would never allow large numbers to be undertaken. The gravity of the sin in the eyes of the Body of Christ drives the acceptance of the grey areas around decisions on individual cases. Would that the Lord grant we see the sin of divorce in that same light.

Dr Moore has held a biblical line on the evil that is divorce in the past, but has dropped the ball here. The driver for this, as in many issues of compromise for the Body of Christ, is the sheer number of cases rolling through. If the Church held the Word as binding, counselled that truth of marriage and defended it to the last stair, as we do the sanctity of life, there would be a peculiar culture among us to serve as a witness, to hold out the Word to the world. At present our theology of marriage is irrelevant because we are indistinguishable from the world in practice, at least when the masks are removed.

By: JohnM

JohnM — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:47:19 +0000

Good points I agree. However, taxes are not inherently a bad thing, whereas divorce is, so even though an individual case can be less bad or more bad there are limits to the analogy given. I do agree that circumstances, and which side is being represented, make a difference. I’d question if an attorney representing the side that is suing for divorce in a case where the other spousing is not consenting is working for justice. I don’t know how picky divorce lawyers are/can be about the clients they represent.

By: Gordon Hazell

Gordon Hazell — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:39:35 +0000

Interesting take Dr. Moore

Now here is a question for you. Can one be a Christian, Divorced AND a missionary? If not then What place does anyone have in God’s kingdom if in such a situation?

This is not rhetoric. There are some of us who wrestle with such issues and need to make some serious decisions.

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The Goods « Core Fellowship – South Shores Church — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:32:06 +0000

[...] Can I Be A Christian & a Divorce Lawyer? “I have a church member, a devoted Christian, who is an attorney specializing in divorce cases. Our church believes that divorce is (in almost every case) sin. If so, isn’t he empowering sin? Should I counsel him to follow Christ by walking away from this job and to do something else? If he won’t, should we discipline him?” [...]

By: Chad Edgington

Chad Edgington — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:46:32 +0000

As a former attorney who is now a pastor, I too appreciated this post. I worked quite a few divorce cases when I was practicing law. I can tell you that they were all different and each case had its own personality. I struggled quite a bit taking part in the divorce, whether I was representing the petitioner or the respondent. However, one day I realized that regardless of side I was on, it was important to be there. In many instances the way the case was handled could often be the last chance for peace to be made between the parties- either through reconciliation of the marriage, or through encouraging a civilized, mature parting that would not excessively traumatize the children. I think it is important that Christian lawyers not feel they must refrain from taking an active part in divorce proceedings. If every attorney does their dead level best in the proceeding, even though it is adversarial, and even though they may be on a side they don’t particularly like, then that attorney can rest assured that earthly justice will be done and that all parties, and all citizens of the state, especially those most vulnerable, are protected. Great article, Dr. Moore!

By: Amanda Agnew

Amanda Agnew — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:26:06 +0000

Dr. Moore,
Thank you for such a conscientious response. As a former SBTS student who was employed by a family law attorney (and even the Jefferson Family Court system) while attending seminary, I could not agree more. Divorce is a messy business…division of assets, parenting agreements/schedules, and raging emotions. Who better to engage this mess than believers? Attorneys who engage their clients with the gospel will be able to show their clients a sure foundation (Christ) when everything else around them is crumbling. This is worthy work!

By: N P

N P — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:55:54 +0000

Dr. Moore,

What about I Cor. 6 and Pauls’ instruction about lawsuits among believers: what happens in a situation where both divorcing man and women profess to be Christians?

Thanks

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By: Zack Stepp

Zack Stepp — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:11:23 +0000

Dr. Moore:

As a young practicing attorney, I can’t thank you enough for this post. The principles you’ve presented here transcend well beyond divorce law and touch upon the very nature of legal representation. At the start of this work day, I am very thankful and encouraged to have read this. Kudos.