Marriage Series - God's Original Design for Marriage

 

Hello everybody, my name is Dean Davis and this is “Multiply,” the podcast that provides a word of encouragement for Village Church Planters.

 

Some of the teachings of the Bible are hard to understand. Some of the words of Jesus require real faith to embrace and put into practice.  But there are some teachings of the Bible that are obvious, true, and easy for anyone to believe. One easy to believe teachings is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 18. After God had created Adam, he said, “It is not good that man should be alone.”  

 

This is so true! Being alone is not good. It is true for men in general. And it is true for every man.  It is true for people in general and it is true for every person.  It is true for survival and it is true for emotional health, mental health and problem solving.  It is not good that man should be alone.”

 

None of us is self-sufficient.  None of us is complete in himself or herself. We always need someone else to complete us. We need someone else to make up for our own personal limitations.  This is true in all human endeavors.  It is true in farming and small business. It is true in government and leadership; it is true in athletics and art. Every one of us needs input and encouragement, support and challenge from others. It is not good that man should be alone.

 

Our gracious God and Creator knew this before he formed Adam. He saw this after Adam was formed.  When Adam was alone in the Garden of Eden, God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” The helper he made was the first woman; her name was Eve. She was a fit helper for the man.  That means that Eve complemented Adam.  She brought insights and understanding to the task of caring for the garden that Adam did not have. Adam’s wife Eve was not a burden for him; she was a helper.  Adam’s wife Eve was not a problem for Adam; she was a helper fit for him.  

 

And guess what? Adam was a complement to Eve. Because of Adam’s presence Eve was not alone.  Because of Adam, Eve had a person who could understand her, encourage her, and help her. It is not good that man should be alone. It’s not good that woman should be alone. We need each other; we complement each other.  God in his goodness has created marriage between one man and one woman to be a normal and wonderful way to overcome loneliness and limitation. Marriage is a normal and wonderful way to experience the benefits of teamwork and mutual support.

This was God’s original design. And even though the entry of sin into the world caused great mistrust and division between Adam and Eve, marriage is still part of God’s original design to overcome loneliness and isolation.  

 

So dear church planter, honor your husband or your wife.  Take time to listen. Understand your spouse. Your criticism and complaints are not helping. Come together. Show your love in practical deeds of service and in kind words of affirmation. Show your love with physical touch and simple gifts. Spend time together.  

 

Marriage is part of God’s original design for humanity.  Don’t fight against it. Embrace the one God has given to you in marriage.  Bless your spouse and be blessed.

 

This has been “Multiply.” And I’m Dean Davis asking, “Who will you share this encouraging word with today?

 

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