Is divorce a sin if no one was unfaithful?

[Baron1710]

Originally Posted by cneasttx

Bubba, you know what the bible says about lusting in your heart. I agree it is not a reason for divorce. My question was worded wrong. If they never commit the act but are lusting after a person over a long period of time, are they an adulterer or adultress?

But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Jesus is raising the bar going beyond the requirements of the law. What he does not say is that lust is equal to adultery. A Pharisee might say I have never committed adultery, but Jesus was saying that they still had sinned.
Lust is equal to violating the spirit of the law even though it doesn't violate the letter. It doesn't say if you lust you have already committed adultery it says you have done that in your heart. Still a sin, but not the same.