Marriage
Summary
The Bible frames marriage as a covenant of love, faithfulness, mutual honor, and Christlike sacrifice—not merely a contract of convenience.
What the Bible teaches
Scripture calls spouses to love, respect, forgiveness, and steadfastness. It also speaks honestly about hardness of heart, conflict, and the need for grace.
Key passages
Ephesians 5:25
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
Translation: KJV
Genesis 2:24
Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Translation: KJV
Colossians 3:13
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
Translation: KJV
Practical application
Pursue reconciliation where possible, speak truth with kindness, and measure success by faithfulness rather than winning arguments.
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