{"id":52402,"date":"2020-03-06T15:49:23","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T12:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=52402"},"modified":"2025-07-29T14:13:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T11:13:51","slug":"teachings-on-marriage-and-relationships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2020\/03\/06\/teachings-on-marriage-and-relationships\/","title":{"rendered":"Teachings on Marriage and Relationships"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Find Your Life Partner the Right Way and at the Right Time<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Many people choose partners based on physical attraction or social pressure, but Scripture teaches that marriage is a sacred covenant ordained by God (Genesis 2:18\u201324). Rushing into marriage without wisdom often leads to hardship.<\/p>\n

Marriage is a covenantal relationship established by God, not just a human contract or emotional connection. It requires careful discernment and prayer (Proverbs 3:5-6).<\/p>\n

Scripture:<\/strong>
\n\u201cHe who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord.\u201d<\/em> (Proverbs 18:22)
\n\u201cTrust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.\u201d<\/em> (Proverbs 3:5-6)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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2. Avoid Sexual Relationships Before Marriage<\/h3>\n

Sex before marriage is considered fornication, which Scripture condemns as sin (1 Corinthians 6:18\u201320). The body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and sexual purity preserves God\u2019s blessings (Hebrews 13:4).<\/p>\n

Sexual intimacy is reserved for marriage as a sacred union symbolizing Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:31-32). Premarital sex breaks that sacred bond and brings spiritual and emotional consequences.<\/p>\n

Scripture:<\/strong>
\n\u201cFlee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.\u201d<\/em> (1 Corinthians 6:18)
\n\u201cMarriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.\u201d<\/em> (Hebrews 13:4)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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3. Have Your Marriage Recognized by God (In Church)<\/h3>\n

A biblical marriage involves God\u2019s presence and blessing, often symbolized by being united before the church community (Malachi 2:14). Civil or cultural ceremonies alone don\u2019t establish the spiritual covenant.<\/p>\n

Marriage is a holy covenant requiring God\u2019s sanctification. This is why the church wedding is significant as a public recognition and God-ordained union (Romans 7:2-3).<\/p>\n

Scripture:<\/strong>
\n\u201cTherefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.\u201d<\/em> (Genesis 2:24)
\n\u201cDo you not know that he who is joined to a prostitute is one body with her? For \u2018the two,\u2019 He says, \u2018shall become one flesh.\u2019\u201d<\/em> (1 Corinthians 6:16)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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4. Follow Biblical Principles for a Successful Marriage<\/h3>\n

Learn from Ruth and Naomi<\/h4>\n

Ruth honored her mother-in-law Naomi, showing humility and faithfulness. This relationship led to divine blessings that extended to King David and Jesus Christ (Ruth 4:13-17; Matthew 1:5-6).<\/p>\n

God often blesses marriages that show faithfulness, humility, and honoring relationships within the family. Respecting in-laws is part of honoring God\u2019s order (Ephesians 6:2-3).<\/p>\n

Learn from Esther<\/h4>\n

Esther\u2019s rise to queen was due to God\u2019s providential favor, not just beauty or status (Esther 2:15-17). Her humility and courage brought salvation for her people.<\/p>\n

True blessing in marriage and life comes from God\u2019s favor, granted through humility and obedience\u2014not merely external qualities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Roles of Husbands and Wives<\/h3>\n

For Wives:<\/strong>
\nSubmit to your husbands as to the Lord, which means honoring your husband\u2019s God-ordained leadership in love (Ephesians 5:22-24).<\/p>\n

Submission is a voluntary, loving respect modeled on the Church\u2019s submission to Christ. It creates harmony and reflects God\u2019s design.<\/p>\n

For Husbands:<\/strong>
\nLove your wives sacrificially, as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for her (Ephesians 5:25-28).<\/p>\n

Husbands are called to selfless love, care, and protection, imitating Christ\u2019s love for the Church, which is unconditional and sanctifying.<\/p>\n

Scripture:<\/strong>
\n\u201cWives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.\u201d<\/em> (Ephesians 5:22)
\n\u201cHusbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.\u201d<\/em> (Ephesians 5:25)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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6. Prioritize God Above All<\/h3>\n

Marriage is important but temporary. Our eternal focus must be on God\u2019s kingdom (Luke 20:34-36; 1 Corinthians 7:29).<\/p>\n

Earthly marriage is a shadow of the eternal union between Christ and the Church. Christians must prioritize their relationship with God above all, especially as the end times approach.<\/p>\n

Scripture:<\/strong>
\n\u201cBut this I say, brethren, the time is short…\u201d<\/em> (1 Corinthians 7:29)
\n\u201cBut those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage.\u201d<\/em> (Luke 20:35)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Conclusion<\/h3>\n

When both husband and wife follow biblical instructions with God\u2019s help, their marriage will be blessed with peace, success, and fruitfulness.<\/p>\n

\u201cTherefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.\u201d<\/em> (Mark 10:9)
\n\u201cBut seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.\u201d<\/em> (Matthew 6:33)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

May God richly bless your marriage and guide you in His love and truth.<\/p>\n