The Bible and Marriage

Our American society has been based upon the belief that the biblical view of traditional marriage and family is the backbone of a civilized people. The biblical basis for understanding God’s intention for marriage is found in Genesis 2:24: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” The creation of Adam and Eve (male and female) was the foundation of human civilization, and their union was the first marriage. Jesus also reminded us in the New Testament that marriage is an institution of God designed as a lifelong covenant relationship between a man and a woman (Matthew 19:1–6).

God’s command to Adam and Eve was to “be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it” (Genesis 1:28). God’s design for procreation demanded the union of a man and woman. From this sanctified union come children who are born into a secure home, with a father and a mother to love, nurture, and teach them how to become healthy, productive, and responsible citizens. God’s plan, nature’s plan, and common sense’s plan all support a man and woman producing children within the institution of marriage.

Preserving the traditional family is vital to the future of America. We must join together to maintain the heritage given to us — marriage is one man and one woman lovingly committed to each other for life. The family is a sacred institution; it is the basic unit of our society and essential to the well being of the greater community.

Taken from The American Patriot’s Bible