Why does God have such strict requirements for remaining in a marriage? The Apostle Paul states that if a person leaves a marriage, they should remain unmarried. Today, Pastor Jay explains the importance of marriage. He reminds us that God established marriage before the church, businesses, or schools, and that it is the foundational element of all society. Marriage was meant to be eternal, which is why the definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman is so significant.