Marriage, God's Advice

Psalms 25:4

Make me know your own ways, Teach me your paths.

The psalmist expressed an acceptance, so many years ago that told he, even though anointed and a King, still had to have direction, and from what other greater source than from God.

Certainly these are the days and times, when we too must reach for a higher understanding in order to sail through the choppy waters of this world's

status or status quo regarding marriage, as it were.

Contrary to commonality of opinion, in a world composed of persons lacking noble or knightly rank, there is sage advice in the scriptures. At this time there are many in my family, extended and close, who are having to make decisions constantly, on this level. For that reason, and because there is so much material in the scriptures I want to do a series on marriage. Lengthy reading, anymore, is not possible; therefore, a shorter page, one after another is the goal.

Isaiah 48: 17-18

This is what Jehovah has said, your Repurchaser, The Holy one of Israel: I Jehovah am your God, the one teaching you to benefit [yourself], the One causing you to tread in the way in which you should walk. 18. O if only you would actually pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.

The apostle Paul made a specific point of counsel. He said, "Let marriage be honorable among all." (Hebrews 13:4)

What does that mean? The word "honorable": implies that something is esteemed and precious. And that is exactly how Jehovah views marriage–he esteems it as precious. A man and his wife already know this. Marriage is precious, even sacred. Take your Bible out and read, Matthew 19:4-9, be curious enough to see how strongly God feels about marriage and divorce.