ESSENCE OF MARRIAGE.
Marriage is the oldest human institution. It is older than the Church or any human government. Marriage has been ordained by the Lord for companionship and the procreation of the race. Marriage leads to the astablishment of homes for children where happiness and joy can reign.
"Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled but whoremongers and aldulterers God will judge." - Hebrews 13:14
"He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord." - Proverbs 18:22
Although we live in the days of low moral standards, when marriage vows are easily broken and divorce is considered common, God's law and standard do not change. For Christians marriage is a one time affair.
There are several reasons we should marry if we feel led by God to do so. Some of the reasons are:
To obey the command of God
"God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” - Genesis 1:28
For fellowahip
"The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” - Genesis 2:18
For partnership
"9Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?" - Ecclesiastes 4:9 and 11
It takes two to make "one flesh."
"That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh." - Genesis 2:24
To satisfy the sexual and emotional desires that are good, holy and legitimate but can only be satisfied in marriage.
"But since sexual immorality is occurring, each man should have sexual relations with his own wife, and each woman with her own husband." - 1 Corinthians 7:2
For the propagation of the human race
"Then God blessed Noah and his sons, saying to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the earth." - Genesis 9:1
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