Commitment in Marriage

All married people must know that marriage is a permanent relationship. In marriage they are committing themselves to each other for the rest of their lives by promising in the presence of God to stay ‘till death us do part’. There may be misunderstandings, problems, and stress and strain in the family. But all must know that marriage is a lifetime commitment and it is irrevocable.

Dr Billy Graham wrote about commitment in his recent article ‘How to build a strong family? “After our commitment to Jesus Christ, our most important commitment is to our marriage vows. No matter what our feelings may be, marriage is a lifetime commitment. Our wedding vows are a commitment made to God, to our families, to our churches, to society in addition to each other. Commitment is the ability to stick patiently by our promises even when things are not working out as we hoped”. 

In our society, some people think of divorce as a way out to solve the problems in marriage. But the Bible says that marriage is a covenant in Malachi 2:14. We all had made a covenant to stay together ‘until death’, on our wedding day before God. 

There may be conflicts and misunderstandings. One partner may feel completely let down and deceived by the other. Separation will not put an end to your conflicts. It will only increase the problems. So dearly beloved, never think of divorce, don’t give up’. Share your problems openly, listen patiently, and pray together. Bring to your remembrance what you had promised to your partner on your wedding day, and put your burden on the Lord. He will help you. “Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate” Matt 19:6.