Hebrews 13 :4 -6

THE SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE

I. God’s Pattern for Marriage

a. Biblical Qualifications (of both partners) – Gen.2:18-25

1.Physical capability – Gen.2:7 , Gen.26-272.Mental ability – Gen.2:19-20 3.Emotional stability – Gen.2:23-25 4.Financial security – Gen.2:8, 15 5.Spiritual maturity – Gen.2:16-17,Gen 1:26-28

Biblical Illustration: Adam & Eve

I. God’s Pattern for Marriage

B. Biblical Admonitions (to both partners)

2. To cleave to each other – ASSOCIATION

a. To know each other – INTIMACY b. To grow with each other – MATURITY

I. God’s Pattern for Marriage

B. Biblical Admonitions (to both partners)

3. To live with each other – CONSUMMATION

Love – an unconditional commitment to an imperfect person which often requires personal sacrifices. (Cor.13:4-8)

I. God’s Pattern for Marriage

Analogy: The Marriage Ceremony 

a. Bride’s father bringing the bride to the groom –

b. The wedding ring –