TEN BIBLICAL TRUTHS ABOUT MARRIAGE
Then
the Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to
be alone. I will make him a helper suitable for him…..For this reason a man
shall leave
his father and his mother and be joined to his wife,
and they shall become one flesh’~ Gen 2:18,24
From this
Scripture we learn a lot about marriage. Below are ten Biblical truths about
marriage:
1.
Marriage is spiritual: Marriage is not just the physical
coming together of the man and the woman. It came as a pronouncement by God. In
fact marriage has spiritual connotations than any relationship. It is a
typology of the union between the church and Christ (Ephesians 5:22-32) As such one must approach marriage from a
spiritual point of view that it needs prayer, faith, the Word of God etc. We
should understand that in that context we should also not leave God in the
equation of marriage. Another interesting spiritual observation is that
marriage actually is a heart matter.
2.
Marriage is Biblical: In the pages of the Bible, you
will encounter marriage. In the Bible, you will see reflections of successful
marriages and failed marriages. We also learn that marriage is one of the most consistent
and important topics in the Bible.
3.
Marriage is sacred: Something that
is sacred is believed to be holy and to have a special connection with God. Marriage
as such is holy and connected to God. Actually marriage was instituted by God. Therefore
it is entitled to reverence and respect, highly valued and important. Marriage
is a blessed and consecrated union. Also, 1
Corinthians 7:2 indicates that sex before marriage is immorality. Never
play with marriage. It is sacred.
Marriage should be honored by all,
and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the
sexually immoral~ Heb 13:4
4.
Marriage is a union: The scripture says that the man
should be joined (cleaved) to his
wife. Marriage is a powerful union. It is cemented by love. Marriage is more
than a relationship. It is a covenantal union. In marriage, there is sharing,
networking, fellowship reflecting the power of the union. Therefore, marriage
partners should not leave as islands. We are in a union. The Bible says these
two shall become one.
Therefore what God yoked together
let no man put apart~ Mark 10:6-9
5.
Marriage is a unique relationship: There is no
relationship which can replace the marriage relationship. It cannot be
superseded. As observed, it is the only relationship which is the mirror image
of the relationship between Christ and the Church. It is a unique life time
relationship.
6.
Marriage is permanent: Marriage is a permanent life time
commitment. There shouldn’t be trial marriages or experimental marriages. If
you have decided to go into a marriage, make sure you have made your mind. Do
not say, ‘I want to see how it goes’
Marriage entails commitment and sacrifice.
7.
Marriage is personal: The instruction of the Lord is
directed to the man (Adam) as an
individual. It was not good for the man to be alone. Therefore, marriage is at
a personal level. There is no group marriage. It is an individual who marries. You
marry an individual. Though advice is essential, the bottom line remains that
marriage is about the individual. After all has been said, the couple will be
in marriage alone and expected to solve their problems alone. That is why the
Bible say the man will leave his father as mother, as an individual, to join his wife.
8.
Marriage is beneficial: The Scripture tells us that the
man was going to be given a helper or a helpmeet suitable for him. There was
going to be a benefit from both ends. The woman and the man were going to
benefit from the marriage structure. There is mutual benefit (Eph 5:22-27) Never should we receive
satanic teachings that marriage has no benefits. If one has failed in a
marriage, that doesn’t make marriage bad. In marriage there is intimacy, sexual
fulfilment and procreation.
9.
Marriage is heterosexual (opposite sex) based:
From the above scripture we are introduced to Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve.
It is the man and the woman biologically. Homosexual relationships and marriages
are an abomination before God.
10.
Marriage can face challenges: Those entering
marriage should understand that marriage faces challenges. These challenges can
be spiritual, financial, physical, material etc. As such parties to a marriage
must be will willing to fight these challenges and come to a resolve.
John
Museredzo is a relationship expert who has written more than 5 books including
Youth and Sexual Purity; Youth, Relationships and Marriage. Contact him on:
+263775127589;
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