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Marriage and the Family
 arriage and the Family. Marriage was divinely established in Eden and affirmed byJesus to be a lifelong union between a man and a woman in loving companionship. For the Christian, a marriage commitment is to God as well as to the spouse, and should be entered into only between partners who share a common faith. Mutual love, honor, respect, and responsibility are the fabric of this relationship, which is to reflect the love, sanctity, closeness, and permanence of the relationship between Christ and His church. Regarding divorce, Jesus taught that the person who divorces a spouse, except for fornication, and marries another, commits adultery. Although some family relationships may fall short of the ideal, marriage partners who fully commit themselves to each other in Christ may achieve loving unity through the guidance of the Spirit and the nurture of the church. God blesses the family and intends that its members shall assist each other toward complete maturity. Parents are to bring up their children to love and obey the Lord. By their example and their words they are to teach them that Christ is a loving disciplinarian, ever tender and caring, who wants them to become members of His body, the family of God. Increasing family closeness is one of the earmarks of the final gospel message. God established marriage, and Jesus gave His blessing to it. The relationship between a man and wife typifies Christ's love for His church. Marriage is not intended to be broken by divorce.
- God established marriage in Eden. Genesis 2:18-25
- Jesus gave His blessing to marriage and reaffirmed it as a lifelong commitment.
John 2:1-11; Matthew 19:3-9
- Divorce and remarriage is permissible only in cases of marital unfaithfulness. Matthew 5:31-32
- In planning marriage, we should plan to marry one who shares our religious convictions. 2 Corinthians 6:14
- Texts forfurther study.-Mark 10:11-12; Luke 16:18; 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, 39
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is concerned with family relationships. Commitment to Christ forms a strong center which draws families together. Parents are responsible to train their children to love and obey God. |
- In the last days God sends a message that strengthens families. Malachi 4:5-6
- Centered on Christ, families draw together. Ephesians 5:21-33
- Cooperation and consideration are essential. Colossians 3:18-21
- Parents are responsible to discipline their children and to train them to love
and obey God. Proverbs 22:6, 15; Ephesians 6:1-4
Texts for further study: Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 6:5-9; Hebrews 12:7-9
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The Sabbath was hallowed at creation. As ordained for man, it had its origin when "the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy." Job 38:7. Desire of Ages, P. 281.
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