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The white dress, a bouquet of flowers, and the diamond ring paint a picture of the
cherished wedding day many young women often fantasize about. Yet, marriage means more
than just the special day; it is meant to last a lifetime. The bride and groom promise themselves
to one another, saying, "...To love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to God's holy
ordinance; and thereto pledge myself to you" (theknot.com). The covenant of marriage, designed
by God, resembles the covenant with the Lord of Heaven and Earth, which is never to be broken.
The value of marriage has decreased in recent years, when it should be held with a higher
standard. Christians are responsible for educating and modeling God's intention for marriage.
Culture often
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Since a considerable amount of marriages result in a divorce, the upcoming
generation also abandons the thought of marriage all together. The diamond industry's sales are
decreasing since marriage is also decreasing, which has not been a problem in past years. People
today would rather be independent, mainly because marriage has a lesser value than previous
generations.
God intentionally designed men and women to be together. The two devote their lives to
one another, seeking out the others' interests and putting them before their own. Ephesians 5:25
states, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her".
The bride and groom are to care for one another, "for better or for worse", just as Christ cares for
his bride, the Church. Marriage symbolizes God's covenant with his church. He never breaks his
promises and will not leave the Church stranded. Yet many people desert marriages, since culture
allows it. God gives marriage to his creation as a gift, to share intimacy, and reproduce his
children. Man and woman are shaped in God's image and likewise should mirror his
There are two major types of marriages in the world, arranged and love marriages. An arranged marriage is when a partner for one of the individuals is chosen by their family, and no love is usually involved. A love marriage on the other hand is when two individuals choose to marry each other because of the love they share for each other. A successful marriage is when both individuals can love, care, trust, and are happy with each other even through the ups and downs. Even though arranged marriages have their pros such as lower suicide and teen pregnancy rates, love marriages are more successful than arranged marriages because the individuals actually love each other from the start, there is the freedom of choosing their own spouse, and there
Marriage, the joining of two people for the rest of their lives. It marks a very special point in one's life, and it is a day that will forever be remembered by that person. Marriage happens all around the world millions of times a year. It is common in multiple cultures. Even though many cultures have similar events take place in their wedding, going from one culture’s wedding to another will show you that they also have very different traditions.
Marriage in this society is not really important since the mutual love that they should have is not present. Marrying more than once is very common in the society since there should not be any feeling toward your husband or wife. The percent of divorces has been increasing dramatically according to the Midwest Quarterly and the reasons for it have changed throughout time having money be one of the issues, “Now [wives] are held by financial force,” (Levitt, Paul M. "Marriage and Divorce in Early Twentieth Century Drama. "Student Resources in Context. 2015.
However, opponents view this as a sin since it is against the norm. This new radical form of marriage and people is not revolution. It is the “step in marriage’s ongoing evolution” as
As proven by her writing, marriage that is socially required ends with a confused way of thinking and little to no romance. Marriage should be about the bond between to people who are willing to commit themselves to each other for life and love each other
Instead, they are encouraged to marry whenever they find someone they want to spend the rest of their lives
Author Gary Thomas (2013) opens his contextual publication with the concept behind why individuals pursue marriage instead of the traditional focus behind who the individual marries. Both are necessary components for determining marital success, however, before one considers whom they chose to marry, he or she must evaluate why they desire to pursue marriage. Thomas (2013) continues to articulate the Christ-centered foundation established upon seeking Christ and flourishing in one’s spiritual walk with the Lord. Relationships require corresponding purposes and mission to maintain longevity in marriage. Without first seeking God and His kingdom before choosing a marital partner, one will jeopardize his or her future contentment.
Even though many citizens do not realize our divorce rates in the past decade, today only 60% of America is in a marriage. The reality of a marriage is perfect for anybody that wants is to have someone to laugh and grow old with, to build a family and to have companionship with. America has had a few dramatic changes with divorce in this culture, but this should not let divorce rates rise. Americans should have tendency to promote on counseling and premarital counseling. In many relationships many couples tend to fight and bicker because of the hard time lives bring them.
Marriage by definition is “the legal union of a man and a woman as husband and wife.” Americans statistically fail in a marriage, (According to Susan Estrich)“with more than half of all marriages ending in divorce, families are not what they used to be. In modern marriages, one of the partners will get married to the other for the wrong reasons such as financial stability (wealth). (According to Emma Goldman)” Marriage is primarily an economic arrangement, an insurance pact.” This is a common mistake in marriages because you are marrying someone over money not love, and that's a bad way to approach any relationship.
One of them is the marriage vow, which is said by the couple before God’s eyes. It is a commitment that the marriage to be promises to keep. The marriage vow indicates that the couple will give each other “Freely (Freely given consensual gift), Totally (Fully given gift of self), Faithfully (Lifelong fidelity – You are my irreplaceable and non-substitutable spouse), and Fruitfully (Open to life)” (Pope Paul VI, 1968). By saying these words the newly wed couple demonstrates that two separate lives have come together before God to become a single flesh, which cannot be separated by a human
Divorce is categorized as the greatest threat to marriage since this occurrence is likely to destroy the quality as well as steadiness of families and children globally. Even though the divorce number has rapidly increased in the United States and globally, it is worth noting that the number of married couples and children that are growing up in complete families is also on the rise than when compared to the period of divorce revolution. Cohabitation is one of the underrated marriage threat in the modern society. This is because most individuals live together not just because they are a part of each other but mainly because they are focused on reducing their life struggles as well as raising their children (Evans,
On a dark night, in a still, thick forest --in which there were so many fireflies that it looked like fairy lights had been strung between each tree-- was a glittering pond. Sitting on a stone by the pond, admiring the stars, was a nymph by the name Amara. She noticed that Mars was unusually bright that night. The air was strangely thick as well. It was as if the universe anticipated a dangerous fate.
People should realize that marriage is the close union and equal partnership of a man and a
Is there really a need to be married anymore? Does marriage actually benefit your relationship, or is it an outdated institution that we’ll be better off without? In this speech, I’ll convince you that marriage is a thing of the past, and that society’s views on marriage have changed enough in the past decade that marriage really isn’t necessary anymore. One of the main purposes of marriage is to maintain a permanent relationship, but nowadays marriage doesn’t lead to a permanent relationship due to the increase of divorce rates.
In Canada, many people understand marriage to be a legal union between a couple that formally recognizes their true love for each other. In other parts of the world, different cultures practice arranged marriages planned by the family or guardians of the bride and groom. Without a doubt, there are successful long-lasting love stories derived from arranged marriages. However, the whole process of an arranged marriage can have negative social implications. In my opinion, I believe that arranged marriages are wrong and should no longer be acceptable across the globe.