“How do you balance leave and cleave with honoring your parents?”……Both Christian parents and their married children can have difficulty with the balance between the concept of “leave and cleave” and honoring parents. Some pertinent Bible passages:……“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined (cleave) to his wife, and they shall […]

…“Does marriage hinder your relationship with God?”……Answer: The issue that marriage might hinder one’s relationship with God was of concern to Paul in 1 Corinthians 7. Because of this, he stated that it is best for a single person to remain as he was—single. But he understood that the ability to handle a single life […]

“What does the Bible say about an unhappy marriage?”……One thing we know for sure: not being “happy” in marriage is not biblical grounds for divorce. In Mark 10:11-12 Jesus said, “A man who divorces his wife so he can marry someone else commits adultery against her. And a woman who divorces her husband so she […]

How does one handle conflict in a marriage (or any relationship for that matter)?”……Answer: Because of the fallen nature of man, conflicts in relationships are a fact of life, even for believers in Christ. Loving communication doesn’t come naturally or easily to anyone. For unbelievers, remedy for conflicts is difficult because without Christ humans do […]

“Is it right for a Christian to date or marry a non-Christian?”……Answer: For a Christian, dating a non-Christian is unwise, and marrying one is not an option. Second Corinthians 6:14 (KJV) tells us not to be “unequally yoked” with an unbeliever. The imagery is of two incompatible oxen sharing the same yoke. Instead of working […]

“What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?”……Answer: The Old Testament Law commanded the Israelites not to engage in interracial marriage (Deuteronomy 7:3-4). However, the reason for this was not primarily racial in nature. Rather, it was religious. The reason God commanded against interracial marriage was that people of other races were idolaters and worshippers […]

Is a spiritual marriage biblical ?   “If getting married would cause financial issues due to government regulations, is it acceptable for a couple to have a spiritual marriage, but not a legal marriage?”……This is a difficult question to answer, as the Bible does not directly address the situation. The Bible does contain principles, though, […]