QUESTION: We live in a changing world. What about the historical valves
of marriage and homes of today?
ANSWER: When God created man He started with a marriage and a
home. The Bible ends with another type of marriage in Rev.21: and
a home, where the church is seen as the bride of Christ.
The foundation that civilation was to be built on was the
family. Every fallen empire of the past all had their beginning
with broken marriages and homes. In the society of today one
would wonder what will happen in another generation. Broken marriages
and homes and youths that are running rampant. Parents both working
with the day care and T.V. baby sitting the children.
Before sin ever entered the human race God instituted marriage. 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. This
sets the pattern for suceeding generations. You will notice two
important words in this verse.
The first is “leave” parents. It is important that when a
young couples decide that they marry they are to leave their parents.
This does not mean in a dishonorable way, but it means that they are no
longer under the supervision of their parents. The Bible says, “. . .
threefold cord is not quickly broken.”--Eccl. 4:12 God should be
central in every marriage. Parents should not interfere with a marriage
and should give advice only when asked for. Young couples should not
run to mom or dad with their problems. Work them out with the Lord.
The second word is “cleave” to a wife. When two people take vows
before the Lord they should determine that they are going to stick to
one another through thick and thin times. This attitude will
carry them through many trials.
Marriage is used as a metaphor for salvation. Once two people take vows
before God and wholehearted receive one another, that is
marriage. When a sinner and a Saviour received one another that
is salvation. The Saviour has already said His “I
will.” All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and
him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.--John 6:37 He is
waiting for you. Since He only receives sinners, you must repent and
trust Him completely to save you from your sins.
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