The Purpose of Marriage
Marriage is the legal joining together of a man and a woman, for life, to the exclusion of all others. Two types: Christian / religious marriage, and civil marriage.
Why marry?
To commit yourself to the person you love for a lifetime; to bring up children in a secure and loving home; to control and direct the sex instinct; friendship and companionship through life.
Purpose of Christian marriage
Procreation - having children
Union - a loving partnership of living together
Rearing children - providing nurture & security
Pattern for society - family unit of mutual support
One flesh - sexual intimacy
Sacred - blessed by God
Eternal - lifelong faithful relationship