In spite of the rising divorce rate there can be no mistake about God’s ideal for marriage. He intends that it be a permanent relationship. The Lord regards the wedding vows as a solemn compact intended for life. In Mark 10:2-12 Jesus asserted that from the beginning divorce was not a part of God’s ideal for marriage. There are times when marriage problems cannot be solved and the only apparent solution is divorce, but even then, divorce is only the lesser of two evils. It is never good.
In view of God’s ideal, here are some practical suggestions about marriage for two different groups.
First, to the unmarried: You should develop a very serious and sacred view of marriage and make ample preparation for it. One of the peculiarities...