We live in a disposable age. We have disposable bottles, plates, diapers, and many other things. Consider marriage. When problems and difficulties arise, we tend to dispose of the marriage through easy divorce laws instead of working to improve the marriage.
We see a different picture when we examine marriage from God’s standpoint. God’s Word makes it clear that marriage is an institution older than the church and civil government. It has been blessed since Eden with God’s approval. ALL marriages must be understood in accordance with God’s Word to be successful. Marriage is:
A Divine Institution: It was established by God in Eden with Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:18–24; Mark 10:6). Solomon wrote, “He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord” (Proverbs 18:22).
A Permanent Covenant: It is not a trivial experiment to be ended lightly. It is for “better or worse” and “unto death do us part.” God allows for divorce and remarriage only in the case of sexual infidelity (adultery), and that right only belongs to the innocent partner (Matthew 19:9; Luke 16:18).
A Solemn Responsibility: It obligates two people to faithfulness, love, and companionship. Paul states, “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord” and “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church” (Ephesians 5:22, 25). As two people stand before God and make their vows, they assume a most intimate and solemn responsibility before God.
“What God has joined together, let not man separate.“ – Matthew 19:6
