The True Definition of Marriage
"And the Lord God said, it is not good that man should be alone, I will make him a helper comparable to him" Genesis 2:18.
Marriage is Gods perfect idea to bring a man and woman together to form an inseparable and joyous unit. It is meant to bring glory to God.
First and foremost, marriage is God's creation and not mans'. That means, a marriage without God is doomed from day one. God is extremely important in marital success. If you don't genuinely have "Jesus Christ", endeavor to do that now before marrying, and if one is already married, seek to know him urgently. He is the foundation of every successful marriage.
Marriage is an institution to create companionship. Relationship, is God's way of life. In the God head is, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost in perfect unity. So He expects such perfect relationship in a marriage. "It is not good for man to be alone" Companionship, is of value to any individual. According to the preacher
"Two are better than one. Because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone, when he falls. For he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him and a three fold cord is not quickly broken" Ecclesiastes 4:9-12.
Companionship is a source of assistance, comfort and defense. It brings relief to the problem of isolation and loneliness. That is the essence of marriage.
Marriage is a covenant. An unbreakable union between two people, with the exception of death. "…………..Yet she is your companion and your wife by covenant" Malachi 2:14.
Being a covenant informs us that marriage is a serious affair, not to be toyed with, or broken with flimsy excuses. Also, breaking of divine covenants, can be a source of great pain and woe, and may put one in collision with the Almighty. We must be careful, don't jump into marriage to jump out.
Marriage is a ministry to be fulfilled to the glory of God. The word of God says, "no one places his hand upon the plough and looks back is worthy of his calling" Luke 9:62.
The final word in any ministry is, fulfillment, despite the odds. Jesus faced death, but never chickened out, so did the Apostles too. Every Christian couples should be ready to stand firm, in the face of adversity. Standing firm to give God glory.
Marriage is home coming for the woman. Every woman is a rib taken out of a man. That means, the woman's actual place is with her man. "Bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh" - The man's life if the woman's home and abode. Therefore, no woman should regard the husband as a stranger, or as "that man" as some often do.
Marriage is a Church. According to Gods word, where two or three are gathered the Lord is in their mist. The worship of God starts from one's home. Ones prayer power must be exercised in ones home first, before taking it to the Church.
Infact, one's spiritual life is a test of one's worship strength in one's home. If one has deficiency in family worship, one is yet to find God.
Marriage is Gods platform to fulfill the mandate given to man, "to be fruitful, multiply and fill the earth". God expects couples to reproduce their kind to fill the earth. Not only physical procreation, but spiritual as well.
Marriage is a mission field. The first point of evangelism is the home. God expects couples to be a source of conversion for their spouses. The man and woman have a divine responsibility to ensure that their partners are on the right track to heaven.
"For how do you know, O wife whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know O husband, whether you will save your wife? I Corinthians 7:16.
To ensure that either the husband or wife is right with God is a corporate responsibility in a marital union. By so doing, one must watch his/her conduct, actions and expression. This is very important.
Marriage attracts the devil. The enemy is interested in marriage, not for its success, but its failure. Hence, couples should be well informed and prepared spiritually to counter his advances.
He is the origin of all marital feuds. He is responsible for what we regard as, incompatibility, irreconcilable differences and battery. One can only surmount him by being spiritually informed and prepared in the Lord.
Marriage is a strategic part of Gods plan. Except we come to the full knowledge of it, we are bound to fail.
Marriage is Gods perfect idea to bring a man and woman together to form an inseparable and joyous unit. It is meant to bring glory to God.
First and foremost, marriage is God's creation and not mans'. That means, a marriage without God is doomed from day one. God is extremely important in marital success. If you don't genuinely have "Jesus Christ", endeavor to do that now before marrying, and if one is already married, seek to know him urgently. He is the foundation of every successful marriage.
Marriage is an institution to create companionship. Relationship, is God's way of life. In the God head is, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost in perfect unity. So He expects such perfect relationship in a marriage. "It is not good for man to be alone" Companionship, is of value to any individual. According to the preacher
"Two are better than one. Because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone, when he falls. For he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him and a three fold cord is not quickly broken" Ecclesiastes 4:9-12.
Companionship is a source of assistance, comfort and defense. It brings relief to the problem of isolation and loneliness. That is the essence of marriage.
Marriage is a covenant. An unbreakable union between two people, with the exception of death. "…………..Yet she is your companion and your wife by covenant" Malachi 2:14.
Being a covenant informs us that marriage is a serious affair, not to be toyed with, or broken with flimsy excuses. Also, breaking of divine covenants, can be a source of great pain and woe, and may put one in collision with the Almighty. We must be careful, don't jump into marriage to jump out.
Marriage is a ministry to be fulfilled to the glory of God. The word of God says, "no one places his hand upon the plough and looks back is worthy of his calling" Luke 9:62.
The final word in any ministry is, fulfillment, despite the odds. Jesus faced death, but never chickened out, so did the Apostles too. Every Christian couples should be ready to stand firm, in the face of adversity. Standing firm to give God glory.
Marriage is home coming for the woman. Every woman is a rib taken out of a man. That means, the woman's actual place is with her man. "Bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh" - The man's life if the woman's home and abode. Therefore, no woman should regard the husband as a stranger, or as "that man" as some often do.
Marriage is a Church. According to Gods word, where two or three are gathered the Lord is in their mist. The worship of God starts from one's home. Ones prayer power must be exercised in ones home first, before taking it to the Church.
Infact, one's spiritual life is a test of one's worship strength in one's home. If one has deficiency in family worship, one is yet to find God.
Marriage is Gods platform to fulfill the mandate given to man, "to be fruitful, multiply and fill the earth". God expects couples to reproduce their kind to fill the earth. Not only physical procreation, but spiritual as well.
Marriage is a mission field. The first point of evangelism is the home. God expects couples to be a source of conversion for their spouses. The man and woman have a divine responsibility to ensure that their partners are on the right track to heaven.
"For how do you know, O wife whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know O husband, whether you will save your wife? I Corinthians 7:16.
To ensure that either the husband or wife is right with God is a corporate responsibility in a marital union. By so doing, one must watch his/her conduct, actions and expression. This is very important.
Marriage attracts the devil. The enemy is interested in marriage, not for its success, but its failure. Hence, couples should be well informed and prepared spiritually to counter his advances.
He is the origin of all marital feuds. He is responsible for what we regard as, incompatibility, irreconcilable differences and battery. One can only surmount him by being spiritually informed and prepared in the Lord.
Marriage is a strategic part of Gods plan. Except we come to the full knowledge of it, we are bound to fail.