QUESTION
I am in the first month of marriage, and my wife says she wouldn't allow me to know her carnally.
Please, is this a valid ground for divorce, and if I divorce for this reason, does the scripture permit me to remarry?

💫 Summary
Pastor Kenneth Afari addresses a question on divorce in early marriage, emphasizing that divorce should not be an option for Christians and discussing the biblical laws governing sexual rights within marriage.

✨ Highlights
Advising against divorce in the first month of marriage and emphasizing the importance of seeking solutions based on scripture.
A young man in his first month of marriage is contemplating divorce because his wife refuses intimacy.
Divorce should not be considered lightly, especially for Christians, and seeking solutions based on scripture is crucial.
emphasizing the need to work through challenges in marriage rather than resorting to divorce.
encouraging the couple to seek guidance and solutions based on biblical principles.
         
Men in the wilderness wanted to divorce their wives, citing flimsy excuses, leading Moses to allow them to write a bill of divorce
Men in the wilderness were unhappy with their wives due to constant work and wanted to divorce them.
Moses allowed men to write a bill of divorce if they found no favor in their wives' sight.
The men were using excuses to divorce their wives, even if the reasons were not justified.
The process of writing a bill of divorce was outlined in Deuteronomy 24:1.
         
Men in ancient Israel misused the law to easily divorce women, but Jesus criticized this mistreatment.
The law allowed men to divorce by simply saying "I hate you" three times.
Indian law now prevents men from divorcing in this manner without proper legal proceedings.
Jesus confronted Pharisees and elders for exploiting divorce laws to mistreat women.
         
Jesus Christ explained that divorce was allowed by Moses due to the hardness of people's hearts, but originally, marriage was intended to be lifelong.
Jesus disagreed with the Pharisees and the Scribes, who supported divorce like Moses.
Divorce was permitted by Moses because of people's hard hearts, not as the ideal way.
Jesus emphasized that divorce is not part of Christian life and should not be taken lightly.
The institution of marriage has been intended to be lifelong since the time of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
         
The importance of fulfilling conjugal rights in a Christian marriage is emphasized by the Apostle Paul in First Corinthians 7:2-4
Apostle Paul emphasizes the husband and wife's responsibility to fulfill each other's sexual needs.
The husband is instructed to give his wife her conjugal rights, which involve sexual intimacy.
Likewise, the wife is also expected to fulfill her husband's conjugal rights.
The Apostle Paul highlights that in a Christian marriage, sex should not be a reason for divorce.
         
In Christian marriage, exclusive control over one's body is canceled once married, with both husband and wife having equal rights.
Exclusive control over one's body is lost once the bride price is paid and marriage occurs.
The scripture states that both husband and wife do not have exclusive authority over their bodies.
There are cardinal laws on sex in Christian marriage, emphasizing equal rights for both spouses.
He shared the story of a man who did not want more children with his second wife, which highlights the importance of understanding the sex laws in marriage.
         
The importance of understanding the Bible's instructions on marriage and sex.
The Bible provides guidance on how to live life until death.
emphasizes the significance of mutual consent in sexual matters within marriage.
highlights the need for couples to stay together until death, with divorce being discouraged.
explains the importance of following the laws governing sex in marriage according to scripture.
         
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