In an age of shifting cultural norms around gender and marriage, the timeless words of Jesus in Matthew 19 call us back to the sacred design set in creation: “He which made them at the beginning made them male and female.”
This isn’t a nostalgic appeal—it’s a scriptural anchor.
True biblical marriage reflects God’s ideal: one man, one woman, united in a lifelong covenant.
It’s about companionship, spiritual growth, procreation, and mirroring Christ’s love for the Church. When society drifts, Scripture remains steady.
This design includes distinct, complementary roles:
– Husbands are called to loving leadership—sacrificial, protective, and grounded in Christlike humility.
– Wives reflect divine strength through submission rooted in respect, nurturing, and partnership—not inferiority but co-laboring in grace.
Far from outdated, these roles carry gospel weight. They bring order, beauty, and testimony in a world muddied by confusion.
If we seek revival in our churches and healing in our families, we must first honor God’s blueprint in our homes. When we do, our marriages become sacred protests against cultural chaos—living testimonies of God’s wisdom and glory.
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