What the Bible Says About Marriage
The Bible is the best source for understanding God's intentions for your marriage. We can see some of God's basic principles for marriage by looking at the following passages:
Marriage Verses: | |
Genesis 2:18-24 | Marriage is God's idea. |
Genesis 24:58-60 | Commitment is essential to a successful marriage. |
Song of Songs 4:9-10 | Romance is important. |
Jeremiah 33:10-11 | Marriage holds times of great joy. |
Malachi 2:14-15 | Marriage creates the best environment for raising children. |
Matthew 5:32 | Unfaithfulness breaks the bond of trust, the foundation of all relationships. |
Matthew 19:6 | Marriage is permanent. |
Romans 7:2-3 | Ideally, only death should dissolve marriage. |
Ephesians 5:21-33 | Marriage is based on the principled practice of love, not feelings. |
Ephesians 5:23,32 | Marriage is a living symbol of Christ and the church. |
Hebrews 13:4 | Marriage is good and honorable. |
Source of Chart: Life Application Study Bible p. 9