The Pain of Divorce

1
The Pain of Divorce
on Children
2
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)

3
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)

4
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. 66-9 Pr. 133 Phil. 46-7 Col.
  315).
• 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. 119-121).
• Instead of feeling guilty for their parents
  choice, they are more likely to have a good
  conscience (1 Tim. 15 Pr. 322-26)

5
The Blessings of Faithfulness

• Instead of rebellion, you are much more likely to
  have disciplined children who can discern good
  from evil (Hebrews 125-11 514).
• Instead of enduring through failed relationships,
  your children are much more likely to marry
  faithful Christians.
  (Proverbs 3128ff Ephesians
  51-2, 22ff)
• Instead of being a stumbling block to their faith
  you can encourage them toward love and good
  deeds.
  (1 John 316 419 Heb. 1023-24
  137).