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What does the Bible say about marriage vows?

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The Bible teaches that marriage vows are a serious commitment before God, reflecting the union of Christ and His church.

In Ephesians 5, the marriage vow is seen as a serious binding agreement before God, stemming from the relationship between Christ and the church. The Scripture warns in Ecclesiastes 5:5 that it is better not to vow than to vow and not keep it. This underscores the gravity of entering into such a covenant. The marriage vow, therefore, is not merely a social contract but a reflection of God's covenant with His people, demonstrating the seriousness with which His followers should approach the institution of marriage.
Scripture References: Ephesians 5:21-33, Ecclesiastes 5:5, Hosea 2:19-20, Ephesians 5:30, Malachi 2:14

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The Marriage Vow
Clay Curtis · Jul 6, 2017
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