Marriage - Its Origin and Purpose

Conclusion of MARRIAGE AMONG CHRISTIANS 

A Christian marriage should begin with a baptized man and a baptized woman who love Jehovah with their whole heart.  They should also love each other so much that they want to spend their lives together.  Jehovah will bless them because they obeyed the counsel to marry "only in the Lord." (1 Corinthians 7:39) And their marriage will be successful if they continue to obey the Bible's counsel.

Today, we are living in "the last days," and many people do not have the qualities needed for a successful marriage.  (2 Timothy 3:1-5)  In the next article, we will consider precious Bible principles that can help Christians to have successful and  happy marriages despite the challenges that surround them.  This will help to continue walking on the road to everlasting life. -Matthew 7:13, 14. 

SOME EXPRESSIONS EXPLAINED

*A Loving husband imitates the attitude of Jesus Christ. Such a husband is kind and reasonable, never cruel or harsh.  He always treats his wife with respect, kindness, and compassion.  Jehovah has given the husband the responsibility to be the family head.  He provides for the family's material needs, for example, food, clothing, and a place to live.  He also takes the lead in their worship and in making decisions. 

*A submissive wife shows respect for God's authority by cooperating with her husband.  She says what she thinks and how she feels, but when she does so, she is respectful of the role that Jehovah has given her husband.  Even if she does not like some of her husband's decisions, she is willing to support them as long as they are not against God's laws. 

Next time: Marriage -Its Origin and Purpose/MAKING CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE A SUCCESS

From The Watchtower magazine