Israelites And Divorce

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The Israelites which are God’s chosen people were in bondage for more than 400 hundred years by means of slavery and because of their severe harsh treatment they cried out to the Lord for deliverance, God raised up a deliverer by the name of Moses. They were given a new way of life after their liberation from bondage and in this new way of life, they were given instructions concerning worship, and since God was the one responsible for their deliverance, they were to serve and worship him only. However not everyone is susceptible to change especially dealing with the bitterness of a bad breakup or divorce, the company downsizing and laying you off, filing for bankruptcy and the embarrassment of losing your house, your car getting

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