The Purpose of Marriage | Part 5 | Building Our Marriages

Marriage is a type of Christ, and the church is vital to what God is doing today. In part 5, Duane Sheriff teaches why God created marriage and its purpose. He believes we will see a massive return to the institution of marriage. This return will bring healing, even for those hurt by the church. 

Here are three essential building blocks for those who are married, those who are single but intend to marry, and our young people as we train and teach them: knowledge, work, and experience. 

Firstly, knowledge is an essential building block. Hosea 4:6 states that God's people are perishing for lack of knowledge. Many Christians, especially young people, struggle to explain what marriage is and understand its purpose.

The second building block is work. Many people mistakenly think marriage will work out on its own, especially Christians who believe God put them together. Even if God led you together, you will face challenges and need to work on your marriage. 

The third building block is experience. Experience teaches valuable lessons and helps us grow.

No success story exists without knowledge, work, and experience. Athletes, doctors, and mechanics all require these elements to succeed, and marriage is no different. 

There is hope even after a divorce. God can bring beauty from ashes if we repent. Jesus will restore our hearts, heal us, and prepare us for future relationships. God loves you and will heal any brokenness, making you whole so that you can experience the beauty of His holiness.