- The Biblical Purposes Of Marriage:
-For human reproduction (Genesis 1:28)
-Love and companionship (Genesis 2:18)
- Biblical Description of Marriage:
- Biblical Responsibilities Of The Husband:
-According to the Bible, the husband is supposed to show loving leadership over his family (1 Timothy 5:8; 1 Corinthians 11:3; Ephesians 5:25; Colossians 3:19). In other words, he is to exercise authority over his household, be responsible, and thus provide for the needs of the household. The man is meant to be the head of the household.
- The Functions Of The Wife:
- Submission To The Husband Does Not Equal Inferiority Or Lack Of Dignity:
-Women are not in any way intellectually subordinate in nature or worthy of less respect than men. In other words, both genders posses equal intrinsic value because they were both created in the image and likeness of God. Women are not merely slaves or indentured servants. Women have their own thoughts. They have the same inherent rights as men.
-Wives have been called to be voluntarily submissive to their husbands. This "obedience" actually points to the closeness of the two partners in marriage. It is the sharing of a mutual goal, a romantic partnership. It represents the different responsibilities that both leading figures of the family have. The wife of the household has indelible value and a vital role for the success of the family, regardless of whether she chooses to work outside the house or not.
- The Necessity Of Compromise:
-Human beings were never meant to be stand alone creatures. In other words, we all have the inherent need for social interaction, mental settlement, and compatibility. We all need each other. Both genders, when isolated from each other, are essentially incomplete. One cannot survive without the existence of the other.
-Marriage involves personal accountability. Marriage is based on commitment. Marriage is based on self-sacrifice. It is because the spouses love each other, that the marriage, and thus the family structure, is held together.
Jesse, your articles are very lucid and clear. I really appreciate how easy you are to understand. This is another good article and as a Catholic I can affirm much of it. I appreciate your clear witness on this issue.
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