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MARRIAGE IS GOD'S IDEA

In the very beginning God himself constitutes marriage. Blessing Adam and Eve while pointing out three simple steps in the uniting of two individuals. The context from Genesis is quoted and confirmed by both Jesus and Paul.

First of all the two are to leave the their father and mother. In most cultures the relationship to your parents is the most important as diminished it may be in our individualistic age. This first step towards uniting with another human being is the willingness to set aside all other relations, in advantage of the person I’m about to share my life with. When that’s in place the man shall be united/joined with his wife. Pledge fealty, historically taking place as a public act before God and men expressed in various wedding ceremonies. Following the first two steps they are now to become one flesh consummating the marriage through sexual intercourse that goes much deeper than just the bodily aspect, a union under God's protection and blessing.

Jesus adds; what God has joined together no man shall take apart. God's intention is lifelong faithfulness.

Have you thought about the importance of the three steps in the right for a sustainable, healthy relationship?