What Jesus teaches about Marriage
Introduction
Marriage is one of the most wondrous gifts that God has bestowed upon mankind. It’s a symbol of divine love, of everlasting commitment, and of mutual respect and understanding. Jesus’s teachings about marriage shed light on just how sacred, divine, and irreplaceable this union between two souls is. Let us delve into the depth of these teachings, unravelling the profound wisdom and enabling ourselves to translate them into our relationships.
In this devotional, we’re going to unpack one of the most powerful verses about marriage from the Bible and explore how its teachings can be applied in our present-day lives. Let’s prepare to be transformed by the divine teachings that Jesus presents us with concerning the enchanting institution of marriage.
Bible Verse
“And He answered and said to them, ‘Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.” – Matthew 19:4-6
Meaning
Jesus, in this verse, elucidates the divine’s original intention for marriage. The attachment between a man and woman in wedlock is not casual or temporary, but an eternal unity ordained by God himself. When marriage takes place, a divine process is set in motion where two individuals transform into ‘one flesh.’
This concept of ‘one flesh’ points towards an intimate, inseparable unity. It’s not simply about physical unity, but it’s more about emotional, psychological, and spiritual fusion. This implies sharing life, embracing each other’s imperfections, forgiving, and uplifting one another through hurdles of life.
This verse also carries a strong message against divorce. “What God has joined together, let no man separate.” implies that marriage dissolution is contrary to God’s original design for marriage. It is ultimately a disjoinment of what God has brought and fused together.
Actions to Take
- Embrace the concept of ‘one flesh’ and work towards emotional, psychological, and spiritual unity with your spouse.
- Practice forgiveness, understanding, and the act of sharing life with your partner.
- Resist societal influences that may persuade you towards separation, and attempt to solve disputes through mutual understanding and prayer.
- Always remember marriage is God-ordained and hence should be respected and nurtured.
- Seek guidance from Jesus’s teaching to resolve relationship issues, and try to emulate divine love in your life.
Journal Prompts
- What does the notion of ‘one flesh’ mean to me?
- How am I nurturing my relationship based on the teachings of Jesus?
- What are the challenges I face in trying to maintain unity with my spouse?
- How do I perceive separation or divorce from a biblical standpoint?
- How can I emulate more divine love in my relationship?
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you with thanks for the gift of marriage. Guide me to be a better spouse, to understand, respect and love as You love us. Help me to understand the profoundness of ‘one flesh,’ and let it reflect in my relationship. Strengthen our bond, and deliver us from any temptation that may lead to separation. In Jesus’s name, Amen.
Social Posts
- “In marriage, we aren’t just two individuals, we are one flesh.” – Walking with Jesus in our marital journey. #MarriageWisdom
- “What God has joined together, let not man separate!” – Holding on to these words from Matthew 19:4-6 as we grow together. #GodlyMarriage
- “Imbibing the divine love as taught by Jesus to enrich our marital bond. #SacredUnion”
- “Marriage is not just a commitment, it’s a divine orchestra of two souls merging together. #JesusTeachings”
Conclusion
Through His teachings about marriage, Jesus offers us a refreshing perspective about this divine sacrament. It’s an eternal, intimate unity of two souls as ‘one flesh,’ reverberating the utmost commitment, understanding, love, and respect. Let’s take a moment to meditate on these profound insights and ruminate on how they can transform our lives.
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