The institution of marriage is largely misunderstood and consequently abused by a lot of people in today’s world. Marriage was designed by God for the good of the partners involved. He designed it as an institution where they can complement each other, enjoy life on earth, and reproduce their kind to replenish the earth. In contrast to what is sadly the norm in the world today, marriage is a covenant relationship that is of a permanent nature. The Lord Jesus Christ Himself stated this in Matthew 19:6 when he said:
“Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God Hath joined together, let no man put asunder.”
Contrary to God’s expectations, the marital vow that is supposed to be very sacred is fast becoming a recitation that is violated at will. How many married people ever reflect on the vows they exchange at the altar to see if the current state of their lives has not deviated from it? Marriage is a very serious covenant relationship. God expects the partners involved in it to keep the pledge they made to each other in the presence of many witnesses. Are you married? How faithful have you been in keeping your marital vows?

As children of God, we should not be surprise by the current sorry state of the institution of marriage in the world today. The Holy Spirit told us ahead of time that unfaithfulness to vows will form part of the unrighteousness of men in such times as this, When in Romans 1:31 He describe the characteristics of people in the last days as follow:
“Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, Implacable, unmerciful:”
In 2nd Timothy 3:3-4, He also indicates to us that a sign by which we will know we are in the last days is when we see men increasingly becoming traitors and trucebreakers (i.e. implacable). Are you breaking any of the promises you made in your marriage vows? Are you the type that cannot be appeased? Do you find it difficult to forgive your spouse whenever there is a form of misunderstanding in your relationship? If you have any of those traits, it shows that you are not walking in the love of God. Are you are unmerciful to your spouse? How can you receive mercy from God when you cannot even show it to your own spouse? At the altar, you promised to take care of your spouse; are you doing so today? You promised to use all your worldly goods to make life easier for your spouse, but is that what you are doing today? You promised to leave everyone else and belong to your spouse forever; is that so? Are you secretly dating someone else? If you have fallen out of line, repent and keep your vows from today!
Written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye.

Hmmm....interesting post.
Yes marriage is a sacred union, but my understanding of marriage is it's not only about companionship with each other and enjoying each other, BUT it should be a "ministry" that glorifies God.
That means that that marital union should be so different from the world's way and standard, that people wonder what the difference is.
People should see a union where Christ is shown through it.



Did Pastor Adeboye write this?
Cause usually there's more to his devotionals such as (scripture verses, prayer points, a hymn at the end etc)? There's more of a structured response. The last paragraph is quite interesting.
Just wondering?