08/27/2026
ARE YOU IN A ROOFTOP RELATIONSHIP?
Research indicates that roughly 25% (or 1 in 4) of Christian marriages experience some form of domestic abuse or intimate partner violence, mirroring or closely tracking general population statistics. Studies show that abuse inside religious communities frequently involves emotional, spiritual, and physical harm.
So every Sunday and Wednesday while couples are worshipping together in Church some of these same couples are at home experiencing domestic violence.
While the Bible does not give us a specific scripture to divorce our spouse because of domestic violence, it does give us wisdom if we are experiencing domestic violence in our marriages. Listen to what Proverbs 21:9 has to say.
Proverbs 21:9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
The writer basically tells us that it is better for a man to live on the corner of the housetop exposed to the sun, wind and rain and live in peace, than to cohabit in a house with a contentious woman, that is ever brawling.
This Scripture puts a twist on today’s narrative where it is usually the woman getting abused by the man. This scripture is so true because I have had a few friends who have divorced their wives because their wives were fighting them.
As I close, let me give you a few practical points that you can apply to your marriage.
1. Never allow the love and admiration that you have for your spouse to turn to anger and violence during conflicting communication. Read James 1:20.
2. Never allow the enemy to use you to hurt who you are sent to help. Read Genesis 2:18.
3. Know when to stay and to know when to walk away. Read 1 Corinthians 10:13.
The Lord wants us to live above conflict in our homes that can produce domestic violence. If you are experiencing domestic violence call someone so you can get some help.
Domestic violence hotline number is
1-800-799-7233
Have a great day and week. 😃