What the Bible Says About Marriage

Genesis 2:18-24

Marriage is God’s idea

Genesis 24:58-60

Commitment is essential to a successful marriage

Genesis 29:10, 11

Romance is important

Ps 19:5; Isaiah 61:10, 62:5

Marriage holds times of great joy

Malachi 2:14, 15

Marriage creates the best environment for raising children

Mark 10:2-9

Unfaithfulness breaks the bond of trust, the foundation of all relationships

Matthew 19:6

Marriage is permanent

Ephesians 5:21-33

Marriage is based on the principled practice of love, not on feelings

Ephesians 5:21-33

Marriage is a living symbol of Christ and the church

Hebrews 13:4

Marriage is good and honorable