What is marriage?

Marriage is the oldest human institution established at beginning of creation. It is the starting point of the society. We should all approach it with dignity for it is divine and sacred.

It is the foundation of the family. The family is the nucleus of the society. It is an honourable, beautiful and exciting institution.

That is why it is found in virtually all human races, continents, cultures and societies.

When things are not well in the family, then we may trace the problem to its root-the kind of wedding contracted. We live in the days of low moral standards. Wedding vows are easily broken and divorce is seen as normal.

Biblical principles would not change. It is not expected therefore that anyone breaks his or her wedding vows. Wedding when contracted, in the original plan should last for a life time. The world despises the truth in the Bible.

That explains why 50% of families today end up in divorce within five years. But the Bible contains the principles that would make you excel in your family.

Here you will find principles that would make your home peaceful and joyful…

KEY VERSE:

And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman because she was taken out of Man. Genesis 2:23

Bible Passage: Genesis 2: 15-25

Today, marriage is defined in various ways. But the Biblical says it is a union between a man and a woman.

It is a union of the whole person: first spiritual, mental and physical.

It is a life-long agreement between the husband and his wife. The idea of forming a family is not from human beings. It is not from any civil authority but from God.

We read:

“And the LORD God said, it is not God that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” Genesis 2:18

Marriage comes from God to be a blessing to human beings. Every attempt to vary the original concept would bring eternal frustration, disappointment, sadness and sorrow.

You can refuse to believe the lies of the devil and find your way to a blissful marriage.

For Further Study: • Matthew 5:32 A spouse is not a dress that you can change as often as you wish. Learn to obey God and find joy for living.
• Matthew 19:4 God could create more than one woman for Adam. But He made only Eve.
• Genesis 2:22 Marriage is between Adam and Eve, between a woman and a Man. Wedding or sex is never between two men or two women. In nature, even animals of the same sex do not relate in this way.
• 1 Peter 5:8 Do not allow the devil to ruin your life. Watch out!
• 1Corninthians 7:2 God does not approve of polygamy.
• Hebrews 13:4

Marriage is to be honourable. Examine your own.
• Mark 10:6 Any deviation from the original model given at creation is bad.

More Bible Online Lessons:

To move from Marriage to True Love

Why Marry? Why Marry? This is the first question you need to ask yourself.

Have Questions? Find answer to your questions

True Happiness at Home True happiness is based on genuine hearts agreement of the couple. It is centered on love. They must be willing to establish a strong family where the husband is the head of the home, and the wife

Money Matters Money in marriage, if rightly handled and properly managed, would contribute in no small way to the overall success of the marriage. However, if money is mishandled and mismanaged, it will wreck ...

Money Disagreement How do you avoid family money disagreement? No matter how rich or how poor a coup is, one of the constant subjects of marital disagreement is money. The issue may be over how money is earned.

The Ideal Wife Ideal Wife is one that clings to her husband.

True Beauty True Beauty is that which comes from your heart.

Good Dress Code What is the good dress code for young girls and ladies? Simple is better. Moderation is the Bible ideal.

Where to showoff There are areas and places where to showoff. There are pleaces and situations where you can exhibit your feminine attraction. There are most valuable qualities, tastes, habits, that you can develop.