Why do people get married?

[BlueKnight]

What is God's reason for marriage?
How does it differ from most human reasons?
How is it the same?

That's a broad enough question that might spark some good conversation I hope.

 

[desi]

Most of God's advice stands up to common sense. In this situation marriage is a stable way to raise children and avoid spreading vernerial diseases throughout society. The main advantage is the children tend to turn out better than other upbringings.

 

[ebd]

In Genesis 2:18, it says that God created Eve to be a companion to Adam (God says that it is not good for the man to be alone). With companionship, there is all types of possible intimacy...spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical.

If there are children, marriage can provide a safe environment for them to mature in, like Desi said.

Marriage also points to the relationship that Christ has with His bride, the church.

I think that for Christians, marriage is also a calling...not everyone is called by God to be married.

I think that "human" reasons to get married may not be too different from seeking intimacy and companionship, love and family. People may also marry for financial security. Also, some may marry because it's what is expected of them (pressure from family, etc.)

I'm looking forward to reading other people's responses to this thread.

 

[Mr.Cheese]

lol...as far as the title of the thread goes, sometimes I have to wonder why on earth two particular people felt the need to get married. YOu know, one of those situations where them getting married is on the top ten list of "Worst idea in history."

 

[MN John]

God calls some to marriage and some to singleness.

 

[Ari5]

It is to be the Ultimate relationship between 2 people much on a different level then regular relationships.

Purposes- to be loved when we are unloveable
- to be prayed for when we need held up
-to be held when we are ill
-to be encouraged when we are down
-to be cherished like Christ cherishes us

Your spouse should be your best friend, a confidant, someone who believes in you, stands by you, wheather you deserve it or not. Ari

 

[charligirl]

I believe christian marriage was designed with covenant olve in mind - to mirror the covenant and love that Christ has for the church - other relationships, it could be argued, can provide a safe enviroment to bring up children, love, security etc etc

 

[Romanseight2005]

Well....
Eccl 4:9-12

9 Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their work:
10 If one falls down,
his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls
and has no one to help him up!
11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
12 Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. (husband, wife, Holy Spirit)

Matt 18:18-20

18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
KJV