In this new age, how important is it , since it was written so long ago?
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If a couple is to make their marriage last, they need to have the right view of commitment. In novels and movies, a marriage often provides the happy ending that people crave. In real life, though, marriage is not an ending; it is a beginning—the start of something that Jehovah designed to last. (Genesis 2:24) Sadly, that is not the common view in today’s world. In some cultures, people speak of marrying as “tying the knot.” They may not realize how aptly that illustration describes the common view of marriage. While a good knot should hold fast as long as it is needed, another key requirement is that it can be tied and untied with ease.
Many today see marriage as temporary. They enter into it readily enough because they think that it will suit their needs, but they expect to be able to get out of it as soon as it seems to be challenging. Remember, though, the illustration that the Bible uses for a bond such as marriage—the cord. Cords or ropes made for sailing ships are designed to last, never to fray or unravel, even in the harshest storm. Likewise, marriage is designed to endure. Remember, Jesus said: “What God has yoked together, let no man put apart.” (Matthew 19:6) If you marry, you need to have the same view of marriage. This kind of commitment does not turn marriage into a burden. When you practice God's principles in your marriage you can have a satisfying marriage. The standard of marriage should to be followed even more so today if it is to stay healthy and last.
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The instigator of marriage, Jehovah God gave good reasons for a man and a woman to marry and stay together. Marriage is a lifelong commitment and if both parties adhere to the Bible's guidelines they can look to a happy marriage. Okay, in todays world there are many problems which can put a strain on the relationship but these can be overcome with patience, love, trust and reliance on God.
A solid marriage is made up of two people who make allowances for each other’s imperfections. They ‘continue putting up with each other and forgiving each other freely.’ Yes, both mates will make mistakes. When that happens, however, there are opportunities to learn from these errors, to be forgiving, and to let love have full sway as “a perfect bond of union.” (Col. 3:13, 14)
Most definitely. God view the marriage bond as sacred and expect marriage mates to do the same. He wants marriages to be successful and gave guide lines that will benefit marriages. Let's take a look at some of his guidelines :
1) Genesis 2:24 he says, "That is why a man will leave his father and his mother an
and he will stick to his wife, and they will become one flesh."
The above scripture helps us to see that when two people marry it's no longer, I,
me, or myself but the two becomes we or us. One body.
2). Ecclesiastes 4:12 says, "Someone may overpower one alone, but two together
can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart."
Though two may be stronger to handle problems having God as the third
person in your marriage makes it the strongest force to reckon with.
3). Exodus 20:14 says, "You must not commit adultery." Adultery is detestable in
God's eyes. He feels sick at his stomach when marriage mates disobey him.
In the world today people do not,take or respect their marriage bond seriously.
But marriage is sacred in God's eyes and he wants it to be successful that's why
he gives us guide lines for a successful marriage.
4) Ephesians 5:33 says, "Each one of you must love his wife as he does himself,on
the other hand, the wife should have deep respect for her husband."
Imagine the solid marriage a couple could have if they obey the words above.
If a husband loves and cherishes his body and does the same for his wife, he
he will make it so easy for his wife to have deep respect for him.
No marriage is perfect, but when we keep God in our marriage problems are few
and workable.
Thanks I knew you would give a good scripture answer.