Biblical Marriage: Roles and Beliefs | Symbols for Object Le
Summary
The Symbols for Object Lessons server presents a foundational study on the sanctity of marriage. This announcement covers biblical perspectives on divorce, reconciliation, and the specific roles of husbands and wives as outlined in scripture. It serves as a guide for members to align their character with God's design for marriage.
Marriage was ordained by God in Eden before the fall, for the benefit of humanity, and its sanctity is guarded by one of the ten commandments (see Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:18-25; Exodus 20:14; Proverbs 18:22; Hebrews 13:4).
The only ground for divorce in Scripture is “fornication”; after such a divorce the innocent party has the Scriptural right to remarry, but it is “adultery” for the guilty party to remarry either before or after the innocent party remarries (see Matthew 5:31,32; Matthew 19:3-12; Mark 10:2-12; Luke 16:18; Romans 7:1-3; 1 Corinthians 7:1-40).
If there has been a divorce on other than Biblical grounds, or merely a separation without a divorce, reconciliation is the ideal; but even if the two remain separated, they are still married to each other in God’s eyes, and should act accordingly (see 1 Corinthians 7:10,11).
The role of the husband in marriage.
The role of the wife in marriage.
If you are a man and your character doesn't match the husband, then you will probably not be one. Unless you willingly allow God to build your character in the right way.
The same applies to the women becoming wifes.
The Role of the Husband in Marriage
Ephesians 5:25
1 Peter 3:7
1 Timothy 5:8
Ephesians 5:28–29
The Role of the Wife in Marriage
Genesis 2:18
Ephesians 5:22–24
1 Peter 3:1–2
Proverbs 14:1
