![]() Nevertheless, the majority of societies have recognized the central value of marriage between one man and one woman for life. To be sure, we live in a fallen world and there have always been aberrations from God’s perfect design, not least in our own time. The universality of marriage has been borne out across all cultures throughout history. ![]() And the deepest expression of this relational nature that God has given humanity is found in the institution of marriage. He did it as an outpouring of His good and giving nature.Ĭonsequently, as His image bearers, humans are designed for relationship, to love and be loved – in a word, to belong. He didn’t create the universe because He was lonely or needed something to do. From before creation, God has always existed in perfect, loving relationship between the three persons of the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Isn’t marriage the most profound institution God created for humanity? Isn’t the bond between husband and wife meant to be the most intimate, treasured relationship in this life? How can heaven be heaven without it? Humans are designed for intimate relationship – primarily with GodĪs with all things, the ultimate answer is grounded in the person and character of God. In fact, for many believers who are serious about the Scriptures, this qualifies as one of those “difficult sayings” of Jesus. After all, what young couple embarking on the most important relationship of their lives wants to hear that it won’t last into eternity? ![]() Of all the Scriptures dealing with marriage, this is probably one of the least likely to appear on a wedding program. ![]() And Jesus said to them, “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage, but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage, for they cannot die anymore, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.” (Luke 20:34-36) ![]()
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