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The Pain of Divorce on Children
Insecurity
(nightmares, fear of abandonment & isolation)
Forced into carrying adult responsibilities
(work, cook, babysit, taxi, etc.)
Unresolved anger
(bitterness, resentment, and animosity)
Guilt (blame themselves)
The Pain of Divorce on Children
More likely to be Rebellious
(drug or alcohol abuse, sexual immorality,
and even violence)
More likely to Fail in Relationships
(friendship, courtship, marriage)
Much more likely to be a Stumbling Block to
their Faith
(abusing the other spouse or the children)
The Blessings of Faithfulness
Instead of being insecure, children can have
peace in their heart as they are more likely to
not be afraid of evil.
(Deut. 6:6-9; Pr. 1:33; Phil. 4:6-7; Col. 3:15).
Instead of having to grow up too fast with adult
responsibilities, children are more likely to be
able to enjoy their life and remember their
Creator (Eccl. 11:9-12:1).
Instead of feeling guilty for their parents choice,
they are more likely to have a good conscience
(1 Tim. 1:5; Pr. 3:22-26)
The Blessings of Faithfulness
Instead of rebellion, you are much more likely to
have disciplined children who can discern good
from evil (Hebrews 12:5-11; 5:14).
Instead of enduring through failed relationships,
your children are much more likely to marry
faithful Christians.
(Proverbs 31:28ff; Ephesians 5:1-2, 22ff)
Instead of being a stumbling block to their faith
you can encourage them toward love and good
deeds.
(1 John 3:16; 4:19; Heb. 10:23-24; 13:7).