Marido e mulher
O casamento é aliança sagrada entre marido e mulher, instituída por Deus desde o Éden. A Bíblia define papéis complementares fundados em amor, respeito e fidelidade mútua.
Instituição divina
Deus criou homem e mulher e os uniu em uma só carne. O casamento é projeto divino que reflete o amor de Cristo pela Igreja.
27 And God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them.
18 And the LORD God said: 'It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him.'
24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife, and they shall be one flesh.
15 And not one hath done so who had exuberance of spirit! For what seeketh the one? a seed given of God. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.
Papéis no casamento
O marido ama e a mulher respeita. Ambos se submetem voluntariamente a Deus e um ao outro, em parceria e unidade.
Fidelidade e união
O casamento é honroso e deve ser preservado com fidelidade. O cordão de três dobras não se rompe facilmente.
9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him that is alone when he falleth, and hath not another to lift him up.11 Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one be warm alone?12 And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
10 A woman of valour who can find? for her price is far above rubies.11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, and he hath no lack of gain.
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a great good, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers; but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones.
18 Let thy fountain be blessed; and have joy of the wife of thy youth.19 A lovely hind and a graceful doe, let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; with her love be thou ravished always.
Permanecer juntos
O que Deus uniu, o homem não separe. A Bíblia protege o casamento e orienta sobre convivência, perdão e perseverança conjugal.
5 When a man taketh a new wife, he shall not go out in the host, neither shall he be charged with any business; he shall be free for his house one year, and shall cheer his wife whom he hath taken.