The importance of developing a good marriage:Before Eve: “not good” (Genesis 2:18)After Eve: “very good” (Genesis 1:31)(Chronology note: Genesis 2 is filling in details of Genesis 1:27.)Malachi 2:14Marriage is about companionship.I Corinthians 7:9When marriage is what it is supposed to be, it is very good. (Genesis 1:31)Proverbs 18:22; 19:14; 31:10 – Marriage is a good relationship. You could not possible put a price on having a good spouse to rely on, talk with, take comfort from, and share life with.Not every marriage is good. Proverbs 21:9, 19; I Samuel 25:3, 25Your marriage affects a whole list of things beyond you.Your marriage affects your relationship with God.I Peter 3:7Your marriage affects the reputation of God, His Word, and His people.Titus 2:3-5Your marriage affects your relationship with others.Mark 6:18-26 – The influence of Herodias causes Herod to do something he really doesn’t want to do.
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