Just watched an interview with Mark Anthony about his divorce with Jennifer Lopez and I really want to punch him in the face. You can watch the whole interview here if you like http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/
I realize that this doesn't seem to be a Christ-like response but hear me out. Here we have one of the most famous, beautiful, successful, wealthy couples in America and yet they "come to a realization that their marriage just didn't work." Ok here comes my right jab!
DISCLAIMER: Obviously, I do not condone any senseless violence towards bilingual pop-stars just to prove a point, but I would like to punch some holes in Mark's way of thinking, that is more prevalent than you might realize.
When asked if he still loved Jennifer he said, "I will always love Jennifer. It is important that she knows that." Right cross to the forehead - THEN WHY ARE YOU GETTING DIVORCED?
When asked about their future he said. "We are going to be in each other's lives for many, many years and I am glad the friendship is that strong." Left jab! THEN WHY ARE YOU GETTING DIVORCED?
When asked how they could work together on upcoming projects he said, "What would be difficult is if we didn't get along. We will still work together. We are partners for life." Right hook to the temple! THEN WHY ARE YOU GETTING DIVORCED?
Final pearl of wisdom from the golden voiced Latino pop star. "This wasn't shocking to us. It is sad, but these things happen. It isn't a funeral. It isn't a burial. It is simply two people who came together and realized that it wasn't sustainable the way it was." Knockout punch at his nose. YES IT IS A FUNERAL! IT IS A BURIAL! IT IS A DIVORCE: A DEATH OF A MARRIAGE!
Mark Anthony spent the entire interview telling us how nothing was really wrong between him and his former spouse and that their divorce wasn't really a big deal after all. He said "You have one life to live. Live it to the fullest. Whether that is together or separate doesn't really matter."
I hate it when we use "nice" words to describe evil things. Here are a few examples: Affair - It isn't an affair. It is adultery. Moral failure. It isn't moral failure. It is SIN!
Mark kept referring to divorce like it was a high school break up and they could even "still be friends." Jennifer Lopez said that since her divorce, "for the first time she loves herself."
I realize that Mark and Jennifer are not Christians, but my heart is broken for anyone who believes that you must pursue your best possible life even if it means that your marriage vows have to be broken to get it.
Anyone reading this who has experienced the pain of divorce, may understand why this flippant attitude in our culture towards marriage and divorce makes me so frustrated. I have experienced the joy and blessing of grandparents and parents who fought tooth and nail for "till death do us part." That is why my wife and I fight for our marriage.
I leave you with the words of Paul in 2 Corinthians 6 (the Message) "we beg you, please don't squander one bit of this marvelous life God has given us." In an effort to find a better life, Mark and Jennifer are actually squandering their life. They seem like they have everything but they are missing out on experiencing True Life! Sometimes you have to fight for the marvelous life God has given you.
The question for today:
Where in your life have you taken lightly something God meant for us to take very seriously?
You know what, this would be different if they were Christians but they are NOT! Jesus didn't yell at the heathens! He yelled at the CHURCH. Please get off your high horse and remember what He said.
ReplyDeleteFrom someone who has been divorced, I couldn't agree more. It is a death!
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