Randy and Paula White: Divorce at Without Walls International Church

Paula and Randy White Seek Divorce

I will probably step on a number of theological toes here. Today, Randy and Paula White, of Without Walls Ministries, announced that they are seeking a divorce. Now, I don't know who filed for the divorce, but I do know that the church is already beginning to voice their outcry that another mighty and powerful ministry has fallen.

First, let me say that I have no problem whatsoever with their divorce. I have seen God work in my own life through divorce, to bring me further into His Will and plan for my life. Of course, divorce isn't ideal for any marriage- however no one knows what really took place in the privacy of their home.

I could bring up links to numerous articles that assault Randy and Paula White's character and use it to discredit Without Walls International, or try to pinpoint those allegations as the reason for Randy and Paula White's divorce, but I won't.
All I will say, is that there were many signs that were exposed to the public that showed things weren't right. How far deep the ugliness lies under the surface, the public will never know. However, I don't believe that the fact that Randy and Paula White are getting divorced should affect any believer's walk with Christ at all.

I truly believe that sometimes God gives divorce as an answer to prayer. For example, when someone is beat down, abused, and all power has been placed in another person's hands, I believe that God may use divorce as an act of liberation and freedom. This may very well be the case with Randy and Paula White and their divorce.

1 Corinthians 7: 12-15

12To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. 13And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. 14For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy.