Marriage is not a casual arrangement. It is a divine institution established by God Himself. Yet many enter into it without proper reflection, preparation, or understanding of God’s expectations.
Here are some important truths to ponder concerning the foundations of marriage:
1. Only God Can Truly Rate Your Love Life
It is only God who can accurately assess your love life — not man.
No matter how deeply you believe you love your spouse, there is always room for growth. Human applause does not equal divine approval. The true measurement of love is not public admiration but alignment with God’s standard.
Marriage is not graded by social media validation, public opinion, or outward appearances. It is evaluated by God.
God, the Institutor of Marriage, Sets the Rules
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2. God, the Institutor of Marriage, Sets the Rules
God is the Author and Institutor of marriage. Therefore, He alone can show us how the marriage institution should be governed — not society.
While governments are involved in legalizing marriages for documentation purposes and to guide against excesses within the boundaries of the law, the spiritual structure and purpose of marriage originate from God.
When society becomes the reference point instead of Scripture, confusion enters the institution.
3. God’s Judgment Is Based on Obedience to His Instructions
Success in marriage is not defined by material comfort, public appearance, or longevity alone. God’s terms of judgment are based on what we do with His instructions concerning marriage.
Did we follow His principles?
Did we honor His design?
Did we manage our homes according to His Word?
That is the true measure of success.
4. Marriage Has No Institutional Awards
There are no institutional awards for marriage.
You may receive a marriage certificate at the beginning — but at the end, you will give account to God for how you lived and managed your family.
Marriage is not a competition. It is a stewardship. And every stewardship requires accountability.
5. The Need for Prayer Before Choosing a Spouse
We live in a world surrounded by fakes and deceivers — people who can shatter life dreams if chosen wrongly.
This is why prayer is not optional; it is essential.
One of the major reasons you must go to God for direction before choosing whom to marry is because human judgment can be limited and easily misled. Scripture encourages us: “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:6).
Marriage is too important to be decided by emotion alone.
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you think are the reasons people fall into the hands of men or women who end up destroying their dreams?
- Do you think there are dangers in marrying by sight alone — choosing based only on appearance, emotion, or outward attraction?
Marriage is sacred. It demands preparation, spiritual direction, and intentional obedience to God’s design. Until we return to God’s foundation for marriage, many will continue to struggle unnecessarily.
Let us reflect deeply before we commit permanently.
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