Leaving and cleaving
« Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. »
Genesis 2:24
I proclaim that my spouse and I have become one flesh according to God's design. We leave every other allegiance behind and cleave to one another in covenant love.
What God has joined together
« So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate. »
Matthew 19:6
I declare that what God has joined together in our marriage, no one can separate. Our union stands on the authority of his Word.
Loving like Christ loved the church
« Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her. »
Ephesians 5:25
I proclaim that love is poured out and lived sacrificially in our marriage, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her.
Our marriage is honored by God
« Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge. »
Hebrews 13:4
I declare that our marriage is honorable in the sight of God, and the marriage bed is undefiled. We walk in purity and faithfulness before him.
A good thing and a favor from the Lord
« He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord. »
Proverbs 18:22
I proclaim that my marriage is a good thing that carries the favor of the Lord upon our home and everything we build together.
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