In the biblical account of creation, God recognizes that it is not good for humans to be alone, leading to the establishment of marriage as a foundational institution. The book of Genesis records God's provision of a companion for Adam, highlighting the importance of partnership and companionship. As believers seek to prioritize their relationship with God, Jesus teaches in Matthew to "seek first the kingdom of God," trusting that other needs, including a spouse, will be provided. The wisdom literature, such as Ecclesiastes and the story of Ruth, affirms the value of a loving partnership, while 1 Corinthians offers guidance for those who desire marriage, encouraging self-control and patience.
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The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.”
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up!
But if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
“Wait, my daughter,” said Naomi, “until you find out how things go, for he will not rest unless he has resolved the matter today.”
Search and read the scroll of the LORD: Not one of these will go missing, not one will lack her mate, because He has ordered it by His mouth, and He will gather them by His Spirit.
Take wives and have sons and daughters. Take wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Multiply there; do not decrease.
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.