THE WAY OF HAPPINESS - UNITED BY "A PERFECT BOND OF UNION"

 Jesus Christ taught important principles on marriage.  For instance, he said:  '"A man will leave his father and his mother and will stick to his wife, and the two will be one flesh' . . . Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart." (Matthew 19:5, 6) At least two important principles stand out.

"THE TWO WILL BE ONE FLESH." Marriage is the most intimate union humans can have, and love can protect it against infidelity-that is, the husband and wife becoming "one body" with someone other than his or her spouse. (1 Corinthians 6:16; Hebrews 13:4)  Unfaithfulness shatters trust and can wreck the marriage.  If children are involve, they may be emotionally traumatized, feeling unloved, insecure, or even resentful.



"WHAT GOD HAS YOKED TOGETHER." Marriage is also a sacred union.  Couples who respect that fact strive to strengthen their marriage.  They do not look for a way out when difficulties arise.  Their love is strong and resilient.  Such a love "bears all things,"  working through difficulties in an effort to maintain marital harmony and peace.

Next time: THE WAY TO HAPPINESS - Conclusion of UNITED BY "A PERFECT BOND OF UNION

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