13/09/2026
*THE ONLY MANUAL FOR MARRIAGE IS THE WORD OF GOD*
Sunday 13th September 2026
“Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”
*Psalm 127:1*
Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts and, at the same time, one of life’s greatest responsibilities. Many people enter marriage with expectations shaped by culture, family traditions, social media, personal experiences, or advice from others. While good counsel can be helpful, the ultimate authority for how marriage should be lived is the Word of God.
Just as a manufacturer provides a manual for a product, God, the Creator and Designer of marriage, has given us His Word as the guide for marriage. If we want our marriages to thrive, we must return to the One who established marriage in the first place.
God is the Author of marriage, and His Word is our manual. Husbands are called to love sacrificially, wives to respect and submit to their husbands, and both are called to walk in love and forgiveness (Ephesians 5:21–25).
When difficulties arise, let us not follow emotions or worldly opinions first. Let us return to the Word of God.
The Bible is not merely a book we consult when our marriage is in trouble; it is the manual by which we should live every day. When husband and wife submit themselves to God's Word, they are not simply trying to build a better marriage; they are seeking to build a marriage that honors the One who created it.
*FURTHER STUDY:*
Ephesians 5:21–25; Colossians 3:12–19
*PRAYER:*
Loving Father, thank You for the gift of marriage and for the wisdom You have given us through Your Word. Help me to build my marriage according to Your Word. Give us love, wisdom, patience, forgiveness, and grace to honor You in our marriage. In Jesus’ name, Amen.