What is marriage?
The common dictionary definition is “the legally or formally recognized union of a man and a woman”, in our terms, a covenant relationship. This is being eroded in some parts of the world to include other relationships. But where does that definition come from, where does marriage come from? Marriage and family are good gifts, blessings from a great God. Unfortunately, the Word of God is often neglected, even rejected, and many work to see restrictions on what Christian organisations and the Church can say or do. Regrettably ignorance, apathy, and antagonism abound in our culture when it comes to God’s blueprint for the sacred institution of marriage and the family. Indeed our law is the same as that in many other nations where the word ‘marriage’ has been changed to include relationships other than between a man and a woman. Scripture, the God inspired word, is fully sufficient for us in our life, marriage, ministry – but we need to read, and seek to understand it, allowing God to open up His word to us and we ourselves to test that revelation through discussion with others to ensure that we are not hearing the
The Importance of Marriage
We look at the Importance of Marriage primarily from the perspective of Scripture. God's Creation "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." (Genesis 1:27 NKJV) Right from the start God made men and women equal, in “the image of God” but with complimentary differences as men and women. On the creation of man God placed him in the garden and gave him His vision for life in the world that He, God had created. God then saw that something was incomplete and said “Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” (Genesis 2:18 NLT). God had seen that it was not good for the first man, and for most of us, to be left by himself. God then created/crafted woman out of the rib of that first man ( Genesis 2:21-22). Then, God presented and entrusted this remarkable gift to the man. What we know as marriage had been instituted by God. A man and a woman becoming one new entity and, as we are told
Some benefits of Marriage
Throughout time the status of marriage has been and remains under continued pressure as are marriages themselves. This is despite the fact that throughout history to the current time many have concluded that marriage is a cornerstone of society/nations. Researchers, from differing fields of interest, still continue in this activity and show that it is so. Having a healthy and strong marriage is not just a luxury item, it's something we should strive for and expect. Marriage researchers have determined that having a healthy, happy, fulfilling marriage benefits all family members and society at large. Modern research simply echoes what God says in His Word. Research shows that there are many benefits from strong, healthy marriages some of which are: For to the community Higher rates of physically healthy citizens. Higher rates of emotionally healthy citizens. Lower domestic violence rates. Lower crime statistics. Lower teen age pregnancy rates. Lower rates of juvenile delinquency. For the children and youth who are raised by parents in strong, healthy marriages Have a better relationship with their mothers and fathers. Less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol or to commit delinquent behaviours. Are less likely to be a victim of physical or sexual abuse.
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The common dictionary definition is “the legally or formally recognized union of a man and a woman”, in our terms, a covenant relationship. This is being eroded in some parts of the world to include other relationships.
But where does that definition come from, where does marriage come from?
Marriage and family
We look at the Importance of Marriage primarily from the perspective of Scripture.
God’s Creation
“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27 NKJV)
Right from the start God made menThroughout time the status of marriage has been and remains under continued pressure as are marriages themselves. This is despite the fact that throughout history to the current time many have concluded that marriage is a cornerstone of society/nations. Researchers, from differing fields of interest, still continue in this activity
