The wordly view of marriage has seeped into the church and drowned out God's voice and intent for marriage.
Key Points:
- The world sees marriage like a contractual agreement.
- Your wedding vows are about a covenant, not a contract.
- God’s design for marriage is two becoming one.
Quote This:
Matthew 19:4-6 “Haven’t you read the Scriptures?” Jesus replied. “They record that from the beginning ‘God made them male and female.’ ” And he said,“‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.’Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.”
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What is your typical attitude when you sign any kind of contract? How can that attitude be dangerous for your marriage?
- Reflect on your vows. What did you pledge to one another? What has been hardest for you to uphold?
- Read Proverbs 20:25. How does viewing your vows as promises change the way you look at your commitment to your spouse?
- Read Matthew 19:4-6. What do you think it means, practically, that two become one?
- On a scale of 1-10, how much do you sacrifice for your spouse? How could putting their needs ahead of yours help your marriage?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
This topic is adapted from the ERLC YouTube channel.
