I. God originated Marriage
God’s plan for Marriage is ONE Man, ONE Woman
Adam stated it Genesis 2:24 That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.
Christ affirmed it Matthew 19:5 and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’
Paul restated it Ephesians 5:31 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.
II. Different Marriage Customs
Thru-out history many different customs
The further away from God, the more obnoxious they became
POLYGAMY – one husband, many wives
POLYANDRY – one wife, many husbands
MULTIPLE or GROUP MARRIGES
III. God’s Plan, one husband, one wife
Adam was alone, not only alone but lonely
How many PETS would Adam have needed to fill this void?
God chose for him, just the right mate, one who would be his equal,
his help mate, one who could share his joy.
IV. What Happened? Why are marriages failing? 1 out of 3.
Those are the statics, and it even affects Christians.
How many marriages are just dead, meaningless, unsuccessful.
Attempts at just living together.
V. Four major causes for marriage failures: (in alphabetical order)
FINICIAL
Not having a proper understanding concerning the handling of money
Excessive installment buying, Extravagant spending
Partners, everything above board
Husband, Wife knowing everything about investments, expenses etc
IN-LAWS
Criticisms of and by In-Laws
Living too close and often with them
A mate comes first. Someone you want to spend time with,
be with as much as possible a Pal
Share secrets with
SEXUAL
Lack of Common courtesies
No open expressions of love
Love is a relationship, more than sex, but does include sex.
Don’t let it be a dirty word in your marriage 1 Corinthians 7:3-5,
Hebrews 13:4
It is not a tool to gain an advantage over one another
SPIRITUAL
No prayer life
No attendance to worship services
Lack of family devotions i.e. just praying at meal time.
Put Christ first in all things
He ordained marriage, not as a competitor but as one who will draw you closer
It’s His will that your marriage succeeds.
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