(24) Of Marriage and Divorce

The primarily calling of every person is to glorify and enjoy God. And in our pursuit of God we are ultimately responsible for ourselves. But we do not go through life alone. We need to know how to honor God in our relationships. And for most adults our most influential relationship is our spouse. Marriage will either help or hinder our walk with the Lord. Unlawful marriages harm the partners, their families, the church, and even the generations that may follow.

So piety demands that we understand God's rules for both establishing and dissolving a marriage. This is true for children in the earliest stages of preparing for marriage, and for older singles who may no longer be considering marriage. We need to stand together against the forces that are trying to rewrite God's rules for marriage. And we must all do our part to help prevent marriage failures.