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Even through all of the controversy and backlash of re-definition of marriage, little or nothing has been said about what marriage is for in the first place.
Key Points:
- The first marriage was between Adam and Eve.
- God created marriage for friendship. He didn’t want Adam to be alone.
- God created marriage for “gardening” or purpose. He has reasons for putting us here and wants us to be productive in our lives.
- God created marriage for sex and family.
- Marriage should make us more like Christ. Marriage isn’t about what you can get out of it, rather, what you can give to it.
Quote This:
Genesis 1:28 Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ground.”
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- If you are married, what were your reasons for making that commitment? If you’re considering getting married, why do you want to do it?
- John says, “If the point of your marriage is your marriage, it will self-destruct.” Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement.
- Which of the five points above is your strongest in your marriage? Which is your weakest? Explain.
- Do you agree that happiness is the byproduct of a healthy marriage? Explain.
- What does happiness look like in marriage? Make a list.
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
