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Feb 4, 2021 · Marriage, in God’s eyes, is something sacred and appointed by Him, as He weaves people’s lives together to facilitate the meeting, courtship, and ultimate wedding between a man and woman. It is not something to be thrown away when the “feelings” have subsided, but to be fought for daily and to mature one another as both grow in love.
- Mordecai
Mordecai also informed Esther of the eunuchs’ plot to kill...
- 18 NKJV
Genesis 2:18. And the Lord God said Not at the same time he...
- Hosea 14
Chapter 14. An exhortation to repentance. (1-3) Blessings...
- Proverbs 31
Chapter 31. An exhortation to king Lemuel to take heed of...
- Abraham and Sarah
This Bible Story features Abraham and Sarah, two prominent...
- Mordecai
Oct 17, 2023 · Marriage is a beautiful thing God has created, yet many people overlook why it is still important in our lives today. Different camps believe in various views surrounding marriage, such as many people believe marriage is not important; whereas others believe marriage is the most important thing. These are two extremes and there needs to be balance.
- Marriage Gives Us A Helper
- Marriage Preaches The Gospel
- Marriage Sharpens Us
- Marriage Answers Our Sexual Desire
- Why Do The Benefits of Marriage Matter?
From the beginning of humanity, God saw that it was not good for man to stay single. Genesis 2:18says, "The Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.’” Adam was alone with God in a perfect garden. No sin. No worry or fear. No thoughts about how will God provide, do we have enough money, what will...
Throughout Scripture, God calls himself our husband (Isaiah 54:5). As we learn to love our spouse, it reminds us of how Jesus loves us. When we are selfless and serve our spouse, it points to how Jesus served us. As we forgive our spouse, we remember he forgave us. As we laugh together, we remember his joy over us, and as we cry together, remember ...
Have you ever seen a blacksmith sharpening a sword? When it is dull, he holds it up to another piece of metal and presses them against each other. Sparks fly as the metal grinds against metal, and rough edges chip off (Proverbs 27:17). It's a painful process for the metal, but the result? A sharp blade ready for battle. Marriage will sharpen us lik...
The world's culture paints a perverted view of sexuality. Many churches, though, haven't responded well to it. Instead of showing God's heart for sex, we have shamed it, acting as though it is from the devil. The truth is that God created sex and claimed that it is good and should be highly honored. The Apostle Paul even declares that marriage is t...
There are many more benefits to marriage in the Christian life, like starting a family, reflecting righteousness, finding deep healing, and much more. I encourage you to study the Bible and ask other married believers to discover other benefits found within marriage. God looked at Adam and Eve and called them "very good," because he designed marria...
Aug 8, 2024 · In fact, women should marry, and here are five compelling reasons, all grounded in biblical truth and supported by statistical evidence, why. 1. Emotional and psychological support. Marriage provides a unique and vital companionship, offering emotional support crucial for well-being. Having a partner to share life’s joys and challenges can ...
- Virgil Walker
A relationship of intimacy. Marriage involves spiritual, emotional, and physical closeness. In the Old Testament, we are taught, “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). Married couples are meant to be unified in every possible way.
Christian Complementarians prescribe husband-headship—a male-led hierarchy. This view's core beliefs call for a husband's "loving, humble headship" and the wife's "intelligent, willing submission" to his headship. They believe women have "different but complementary roles and responsibilities in marriage". [134] 3.
God is love (1 John 4.16), and in creating human beings he has called us to love, both himself and one another. The love of God the Father for his Son is the ground of all human love, and through the Holy Spirit we may dwell in that love, which the Son has shown to us (John 15.9). Marriage is a pattern that God has given in creation, deeply ...
