The Purpose of Marriage | Part 2 | Why Not Get Married

Duane Sheriff Ministries - Messages

Today, many people misunderstand the purpose of marriage. Duane Sheriff teaches why it is important to understand God's design for marriage rather than listening to the culture's misconceptions. Marriage does not exist to make us happy, complete, or to escape troubles. Instead, it should be a relationship centered around God's principles.

According to Colossians 2:9-10, we are already complete in Christ and shouldn't look to another person to make us whole. This scripture teaches that in Jesus "dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily" and "you are complete in him." Marriage will not fix our personal issues or make us whole.

Proverbs 3:13 says, "Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding." True happiness comes from wisdom and understanding, not from a spouse. Create a home centered around God, where both partners seek to follow God's guidance. Understanding and living God's purpose for marriage leads to blessings and fulfillment.