Mat 5:32 | MHM | STEP | v. 32 : Jesus corrects the misunderstanding. He says that divorce should only happen if there is adultery, because that breaks the marriage covenant (Matthew 5:32 ). If someone divorces their spouse for another reason, they cause them to commit adultery, and the person who marries a divorced person also shares in that sin. Jesus teaches that we should not lead others into sin or make it easier for them to sin (Psalm 50:18 ). We are responsible not only for our own actions, but also for how we influence others.

‏ Matthew 5:32

v. 32: Jesus corrects the misunderstanding. He says that divorce should only happen if there is adultery, because that breaks the marriage covenant (Matthew 5:32 ^a). If someone divorces their spouse for another reason, they cause them to commit adultery, and the person who marries a divorced person also shares in that sin. Jesus teaches that we should not lead others into sin or make it easier for them to sin (Psalm 50:18 ^b). We are responsible not only for our own actions, but also for how we influence others.