MARRIAGE AND FAMILY: GOD’S PLAN

Origin of marriage. God instituted marriage “ And the Lord God said, it is not good that the man should be alone: I will make him an help meet for him” Genesis 2:8. Since marriage was instituted by the unchanging God, His plan, pattern and purpose for it has not changed.

What is Marriage? a union between a single man and a single woman An adult decision Has parental consent

God’s Purpose for Marriage: Partnership Procreation Pleasure Purity Protection

The Family: God’s Order

Role Of Youth In The Family Mutual love for parents and siblings Obedience to parents and following godly instructions Commitment to and involvement in the family devotion. Openness and sincerity Avoid third-party influence (ungodly relationships)that separates from the family Avoid comparison with others Stay within the godly boundary you are given.

Perversion/ Wrong Concept Of Marriage Online dating/ boyfriend and girlfriend relationships Sex before marriage Living together without marriage commitment/cohabitation agreement Divorce Same -sex marriage

Preparation for a Fitting (Godly) Marriage Be sure of your faith in Christ Define your values based on God’s word and stick to it. Avoid unequal yoke, ungodly counsels. Expose yourself to godly teachings about marriage and family life. Keep yourself pure. Make yourself marriageable: develop yourself. Trust in the Lord and commit your way into His hand, even marriage.

A marriage and family that will last MUST be built on God through faith in Jesus Christ (Heb.3:4).

TIME TO PRAY!