Purpose of Marriage 2

“Has not the LORD made them one? In flesh and spirit they are his. And why one?  Because he was seeking

godly offspring.  So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith with the wife of your youth”

(Malachi 2:15).

The second purpose of marriage is to raise godly children.  Malachi 2:15 states that God desires to have godly offspring.  It is our responsibility to bear children intentionally.  Couples who deliberately choose not to have children are committing a sin.  Raising the children we bear into godly individuals is a challenging and significant responsibility.  If the process of married life involves realizing how challenging it is for a man and a woman to love each other according to the teachings of the Bible, then raising children in a manner aligned with God's will after having them is also a realization of how difficult and challenging it is in married life.

Through this process, as husbands and wives, and as parents, we come to understand the immense and heavy responsibility placed on us.  We cannot help but lean on God and pray, recognizing the enormity of our role.  Living in an era where the second purpose of marriage, "raising godly children," is challenged under the guise of economic reasons or self-fulfillment, Christian young people must approach marriage with prayer, seeking to live in obedience to God's will, and embracing the responsibilities of married and family life.