the two major purposes of marriage.?

Answer 1

1. Companionship. The affection, love, and true companionship which grow out of a oneness of spirit as each partner models Christ’s unconditional love (Amos 3:3).

2. Enjoyment. The physical relationship is a reflection of the loyalty and affection shared among marriage partners who have become “one flesh” (Hebrews 13:4).

3. Fruitfulness. The blessing of children in a marriage relationship allows that relationship to reproduce itself physically. It is an example of the “oneness” that results in a marriage (Genesis 1:28; 1 Peter 3:7).

4. Protection. The husband protects the wife by laying down his life for her (Ephesians 5:25). The wife is to protect the home (Titus 2:4-5) and the parents together protect their children to raise up a godly seed (Malachi 2:15; Psalm 112:1-2).


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Answer 2

That depends on what you define as marriage. I don't think the way mainstream America goes about it is what constitutes marriage. a marriage is between 2 people only. When you decide in your heart and mind that you want to live and share your life with another person, you will. You don't need all the dressing and packaging. It is a conscience choice for you both. I feel getting the licence etc is for government and not really you both. It's a mind thing and you say when it is real...... not a ceremony, priest, justice, government, or anyone (or entity) else.

I was married for 11 yrs and now 4 yrs. Both times I have never had any ceremony what-so-ever, but your girl might want some ceremony since Americans culturally make a big deal out of it.

Answer 3

1 - to perpetuate our species and keep our society going along successfully

2 - a socially sanctioned institution with responsibilities and expectations of both partners, to work within to achieve purpose # 1

Not to be confused with the spin off benefits of a good marriage, which would be love, companionship, stability etc
These are good things, but they are not the major purposes or why it was set up in the first place

Answer 4

personally think theres more than two reasons for getting married..
1> u can be with the person u loved and plan to be to live together under the same roof.
2> able to have kids with your loved ones,
3> able to learn the facts and cycles of lifes at different stages.
etc..
good luck...

Answer 5

*Its a diffrent stage in life could teach us other meanings in life actully we do not know about.. although it carries some resposibilities,but its a way by which u can proof that you are independent.
*There is someone with whom to share your feelings,desires,ur daily events,stories,wat get u upset or happy...
*To have ur own kingdom home in which u could creat the lifestyle you like to share with ur partner and children.
HAVE A GOOD PARTNER ;)

Answer 6

To perpetuate the species; giving birth to continue the line of your lineage and to uphold the one true committment between man and woman; fidelity or self sacrifice of total dependence to another and willingly giving of yourself to your partner.

Answer 7

Procreation and Inheritance

Answer 8

love and trust
or
a ring,and someone to have sex with
or
to be bonded to someone you are willing to spend the rest of your life with and love.

Answer 9

Tradition and Money.

Seems divorce is becoming a tradition these days too.

Answer 10

1.perpetuation of race
2.pleasure