We recognize the value of marriage as a unique tie between two individuals as Christians. Beyond that, though, it is a covenant made before God that aims to demonstrate His love for us. According to Proverbs 21:9, it is preferable to be alone on a housetop than to be with a quarreling woman in a large home. It proves that God prefers harmony and peace in our marriages rather than conflict.
Genesis 2:25 commands us to cleave unto our spouse, that is, to remain fast to them, and to put their needs above our own and our parents. In order to stand apart from everyone else as one flesh, we are required to leave our parents in favor of one another. Adam and Eve gave this example when they decided to prioritize their relationship over all other people on the planet. Jacob’s seven-year effort to win Rachel’s hand as proof that he valued her above all others is another example of this idea in action.
The Bible also gives us an illustration of how much love a husband and wife ought to share. Paul talks about how husbands should treat their wives in Ephesians 5:25–32, “sacrificing himself” for them just as Jesus did (NIV). Such commitment serves as a reminder that in order for a marriage to develop and last through good and difficult times, unity is important. We must work to become more unified in our pursuit of a single goal—honoring God above all else via our union.
Without a doubt, love is a crucial component of marriage, but so are respect and trust. Instead of trying to modify who we are or what we believe in order to meet someone else’s vision of perfection or compatibility, we must learn to accept each other’s differences and embrace them entirely. If partners cooperate to achieve shared goals despite obstacles along the road, this can support the development of an environment that fosters understanding rather than conflict in relationships.
The fact that both partners in a marriage must make an effort to cultivate kindness, joy, and stability into their union in order for it to endure and enjoy God’s gifts is therefore abundantly clear. Be committed to one another in brotherly love and prioritize one another in honor, according to Romans 12:10 (NASB). Let’s keep this call in mind while we work exclusively to achieve divine union between husband and wife, realizing that this link produces true harmony on Earth!
