God's Knot Blog — marriage

“House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.” (King James Version) I was reading thru verses trying to find one, this one grabbed my attention. It is such a simple verse, easily overlooked, but I believe it speaks volumes to God’s priorities for us. Throughout our day, we are bombarded with the message that more is always better: money, food, even relationships. It’s easy to get swept up into that mindset. Let’s be honest, God could take credit for everything in our lives, if he chose. He is the Master Planner, all...

The wife says “I have nothing to wear.” What does she mean? “I have nothing new”. The husband says “I have nothing to wear.” What does he mean? “I have nothing clean.” :) Emerson Eggerichs, author of Love and Respect recently spoke at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, WI about the “Crazy Cycle” in marriage. It was an excellent look at how husbands and wives interact and view the world differently by design. You can find out more about Love and Respect ministries on their website at: loveandrespect.com

When we as Christians approach marriage, it is important to know and understand how God has designed it for us. One of the most basic principles of Christian marriage is that Christians are to marry other Christians. 2 Corinthians 6: 14 - 15 reads as follows: “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For...