LET THE BIBLE SPEAK.

In marriage ceremonies, take note of the so called "Marriage Vows". Words like: " For worse" " For poorer" "In sickness" and etc, are not uncommon in the affirmative statements of promise, in the ceremony. As a Christian, and an ardent believer in the providential power of God, I have no joy in repeating and praying for those negative situations in my promise to be faithful to my Wife. I consider this as inappropriate to be asking marrying Couple to be repeating these words after me. Undeniably, the Bible shows that “man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. He comes forth like a flower and fades away; He flees like a shadow and does not continue.Job 14:1‭-2 NKJV. However, last Saturday, when I had another honour and privilege to lead a young marrying Couple in a Marriage "Vows", I chose these words: MALE I, _____, take you, ______, to be my wedded wife. With deepest joy I receive you into my life that to...

Law of Moses: Marriage . Bryan Hodge In this series, we are examining some of the many commandments which are contained in the Law of Moses. It is our aim to understand them better, build faith, and answer critics. We are considering them topically. 1. God’s Plan. God created one man and one woman (Genesis 1:26-28). This forms the pattern for future marriages (Genesis 2:24-25). Approximately 4,000 years later, when Jesus was asked about marriage – divorce – and remarriage, he returned to the pattern of creation (Matthew 19:3-9; Mark 10:2-9). One man and one woman joined together so closely that they are called “one flesh,” this was/is God’s plan and ideal. 2. Incest. Marriage and/or sexual relations between certain ones of close relation was prohibited (Leviticus 18:6-18; 20:11-21; Deuteronomy 27:20-23). This list includes: (1) parent and child, including stepparent and child (Leviticus 18:7-8; 20:11; Deuteronomy 27:20). (2) brothers and sisters, including half-br...