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The Marriage Covenant

Marriage is a covenant before God, not to be messed with by man. Christian marriage is not a secular ceremony but a Christ-centered commitment “until death do us part.” However, there are tempters, both men and women, who try to take away the trust between husbands and wives. Their lives are unhappy, so they scheme for artificial satisfaction at the expense of other people’s marriages.

Sin is not passive but active, so be on prayerful alert not to listen to its allure. Pay attention, and do not place yourself in compromising circumstances. Marriage is a sacred obligation. God is not only a witness but also the One who instituted the ordinance, so stay true to Him and your true love.

Husbands and wives are accountable to each other under the authority of Almighty God. This is why wayward men and women suffer consequences when they disrespect the marriage vows. Disobedience to an oath before God can damage and destroy relationships, reputations, financial security, emotional stability, and physical health. Husbands and wives who take their commitment to Christ and each other seriously are not seduced into sex outside their marriage. (Hebrews 13:4)

How do you maintain this high standard? By God’s grace, you romance each other as you did when you were dating. You share your heart and affections only with your true love, the husband or bride of your youth. You determine not to be alone with anyone of the opposite sex, as this can feed temptation. You celebrate and uphold marriage as a solemn covenant before the Lord, family, friends, and each other. (Ezekiel 17:19)

How can I honor my spouse by respecting our marriage as a covenant before God?

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