Does a command of Jesus to love our enemies mean it's wrong to divorce an abusive husband?

Here's what Pastor Paul Labutier said just last Sunday while speaking at Calvary Chapel in Boise, Idaho.

The number one question that I get as it relates to understanding perhaps grounds for divorce.

And let me just say abuse is terrible.

It's hard to even find the words to describe the devastation that abuse brings into a person's life, but as horrible as abuse is,

you'll notice that Jesus didn't say love your enemies unless, of course, they abuse you.

And then all bets are off.

So does this passage about enduring persecution apply to marriage, or is this pastor twisting the

scriptures to bolster his patriarchal view?

I'll dig into this issue with author and abuse survivor Nagmei Panahi and Leslie Vernick, author

of numerous books and resources on relationships and marriage.

Welcome to The Roy's Report, a podcast dedicated to reporting the truth

and restoring the church. I'm Julie Roy's.

Well, I'm thrilled today to be joined by two friends, Nagmei Panahi and Leslie Bernic.

If you followed the Roy's report, you probably know Nagme's story, but just in case you don't,

Nagme became an international advocate when her ex-husband, Saeed Abidini, was imprisoned for his

faith in Iran.

But what many didn't know, and even Nagmei didn't realize for much of her marriage,

was that she was being abused.

But when she realized how abusive her husband was and opened up about it,

the Christian community turned on her.

And it's been quite the journey since then to bring her to where she is today.

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