Scripture reveals God's design for marriage as a lifelong, covenantal union between one man and one woman.
Scripture on Marriage
Genesis 2:24
Old Testament
"That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh."
Proverbs 18:22
Old Testament
"He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord."
Ephesians 5:25
New Testament
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her."
Hebrews 13:4
New Testament
"Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral."
1 Corinthians 7:2-3
New Testament
"But since sexual immorality is occurring, each man should have sexual relations with his own wife, and each woman with her own husband. The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband."
The Bottom Line
Marriage, as defined by God, is a profound picture of Christ's relationship with the church.
Try Today
Reflect on how your marriage (or future marriage) can better reflect God's design. Ask your spouse what you can do to honor them more.
Prayer
As Jesus said, 'Ask and it will be given to you' (Matthew 7:7).
Heavenly Father, Your word shows me the beauty and purpose of marriage. Forgive me for the ways I've fallen short of Your design. Give me wisdom to honor my spouse and point our relationship to the gospel. Help our marriage to be a living picture of Your love for the church. I surrender my marriage to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read Ephesians 5 to explore more of God's design for husbands and wives.
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