Nigeria, Dec. 9 -- A few years ago, a sister asked me, "Pastor, if I divorce my husband, will I still make it to heaven?" There was clearly no biblical basis for her consideration. She was seeking validation to pursue an economic agenda, leave her spouse, relocate abroad, and start afresh. I told her the truth; she feigned agreement but eventually abandoned her husband. Today, she lives overseas, yet her life is filled with deep regrets.

Countless believers today are struggling with serious marital challenges. Divorce rates are rising sharply, not only among ordinary Christians but even among clergy. At first glance, this might suggest that marriages in previous generations were shielded from the socio-economic pressures and cultural com...