How Do We “Honor” Marriage?

The writer of the book of Hebrews makes this strong statement—“Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge”  Hebrews 13:4-6.

        How do we “honor” marriage? Here are a few suggestions:

• Be critical of scenes that present sexual relationships outside of marriage. Don’t accept them as normal. This may include your not watching programs that repeatedly glorify these encounters.
• Reserve sexual fantasies and pleasures for one’s spouse. If you are not married, commit to reserve the same till God’s desire is made known. 
• Recognize biblical marriage & resist political pressure to legalize/acknowledge other living arrangements and sexual preferences.
• Teach children the meaning of marriage. Pray early for their eventual families & spouses.
• If you are married, reflect God’s love for us by committing to keep your marriage happy & strong. An unattractive marriage does not honor the institution of marriage.
• Pray for your spouse. Take delight in him/her.
• Attend marriage enrichment offerings of our church. Often there are groups and studies unattended as couples continue to say they desire to better their marriages.