Ask Pastor John Why ‘Falling Out of Love’ Never Justifies Divorce
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Jan 5, 2018 
John Piper, Reformed pastor and theologian known for teaching on Christian doctrine and pastoral care, reflects on marriage as covenant more than emotion. He discusses joy that survives seasons of falling out of love. He highlights significance of marriage as a picture of Christ’s commitment. He emphasizes ownership of marriage belonging to God, not fleeting feelings.
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Keep The Covenant When Love Fades
- Do keep covenantal promises even when romantic feelings fade.
- John Piper urges a young man facing divorce to value vow-keeping as character over transient feelings after two years and newborns.
Confront Divorce With Prayer And Truth
- Pray and speak truth in love when confronting someone considering divorce.
- Piper recommends realism that many rationalize choices, so combine biblical reasoning with prayer and fasting.
Joy Comes From Persevered Covenant Care
- Joy in long marriages comes from persevering through seasons of falling in and out of love.
- Piper compares covenant care to gardening in fall producing roses in spring as the mechanism for durable joy.
