Building Meaningful, God-Centered Relationships in a Modern World: The Covenant of Marriage

Is your marriage more than just a contract? Discover how to view it as a sacred covenant. This episode of the Godly Knight Report promises to transform your understanding of marriage from a mere agreement to a divine, lifelong commitment. Drawing inspiration from Proverbs 18:22, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, and Mark 10:7-9, we unpack how marriage, when centered on God, becomes a powerful bond that offers unity and strength. We'll also discuss the mutual responsibilities husbands and wives have to love and cherish each other as outlined in Ephesians 5:25.

Navigating the sensitive topic of divorce with a biblical compass, we explore the conditions under which it is permissible, including adultery and abandonment. With teachings from Matthew 19:9 and 1 Corinthians 7:15, we discuss the importance of self-reflection and forgiveness, emphasizing that divorce should be a last resort. By incorporating perspectives from the Old Testament, we provide a well-rounded view that acknowledges both the sanctity of marriage and the legitimacy of divorce under specific, serious circumstances.

Hidden behind the facade of a perfect marriage can be painful realities of abuse. This episode tackles the heartbreaking issue of physical and emotional abuse, making it clear that such violations break the sacred covenant of marriage. Referencing Malachi 2:16, we stress that while God generally grieves divorce, it is allowed in extreme situations where the covenant has been fundamentally broken. We conclude by encouraging reconciliation whenever possible but strongly uphold the right to seek freedom from an abusive relationship. Join us as we aim to strengthen marriages through God's wisdom and love.

Chapters

• 0:00 Sacred Covenant of Marriage
• 11:21 Biblical Grounds for Divorce
• 21:48 Understanding God's View on Marriage
• 42:42 Supporting Godly Relationship Podcast

Transcript

Michael the Archangel: 0:43

Welcome back everyone to the Godly Night Report. I'm your host, Michael the Archangel, and today we're diving into the fourth episode of our relationship series, Building Meaningful, god-centered relationships in a modern world. Now, our focus today is on a subject that is both sacred and central to God's design, and that's the covenant of marriage. Yeah, we're talking about marriage today. Now, as a defender of the Christian faith and the sanctity of relationships, I feel called to remind you of the serious responsibility that comes with marriage. It is not something to be entered into lightly or exited from at the first sign of trouble. It's not a revolving door. In this episode, we're going to explore what the Bible teaches about marriage, its covenantal nature and the circumstances where a divorce is permitted, but only as a last resort. And yes, there are circumstances where divorce is permitted, but only as a last resort. And yes, there are circumstances where a divorce is absolutely permitted. But before we get into that, let's begin with a prayer. Heavenly Father, thank you for the sacred gift of marriage and relationships. As we talk about the covenant of marriage today, I ask for your wisdom and guidance help us to understand the weight and beauty of this covenant and to approach it with the reverence it deserves. May we honor you in our relationships and marriages and seek your will in everything we do. In Jesus' name, we pray Amen.

Michael the Archangel: 2:39

So what is the covenant of marriage? What is that? So, when we talk about marriage, we often think of it as a contract or an agreement between two people, but it's so much more than that. Marriage, in the eyes of God, is a covenant, a sacred promise made not only between two individuals, but also with God himself. Yeah, when you're standing at that altar and you're saying those vows, it's not just to the other person, you're saying it to God too. You're promising God that you're going to do these things for this person and that you're going to be selfless and you're going to show sacrificial love towards the other person. This is not just a temporary agreement, it's a lifelong bond, and when you enter into this covenant, you're promising God that you will commit to this person for life. Let me say that again You're promising God that you're going to commit and stay with this person for life. It's not a short term thing, and if you can't tell, yeah, I get a little upset about that, because today people treat it like it's this you know, oh, I'm just going to dip my toe in here and see how it is, and if I don't like it I'm just going to walk away. No, that's not. That's not how it was designed. That's not how it works.

Michael the Archangel: 4:15

Proverbs, chapter 18, verse 22, tells us he who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord. Now in this verse we see that marriage is a blessing from God, not just a human decision. It's not a human construct. This is a blessing from God. It's an act of God's favor in our lives and something we should cherish and protect. Marriage is not a contract you can easily walk away from. It's a divine gift that should be honored and upheld with the highest regard. It is something to be taken seriously.

Michael the Archangel: 4:56

Another verse that speaks to the strength of marriage is Ecclesiastes, chapter 4, verses 9-12. Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Now this scripture speaks to the strength and unity that comes from marriage. It also implies that when god is that third strand in the marriage, the, the relationship is even stronger. Marriage isn't just about two people. It's about inviting God into that relationship and building something that is resilient, strong and not easily broken.

Michael the Archangel: 5:44

Marriage is not something to be treated like a revolving door, and you'll probably hear me say that often. When you make the covenant of marriage, you're making a promise to God that you will love, honor and cherish this person for the rest of your life. I can't emphasize that enough Now. God had a design for marriage and it's clearly seen in the Bible, starting in Genesis, and it's reaffirmed by Jesus in Mark, chapter 10, verses 7 through 9. And be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore, what god has joined together let no one separate the two become one flesh. Man and woman unite in the eyes of god. Two souls bind together to become one soul To God. You become one person, one being, and it is not meant to be broken. This is more than just a physical union. It's a spiritual union. When you marry, you're no longer two separate individuals. This unity is sacred and what God has joined together should not be separated by anyone. Marriage is a lifelong commitment and the breaking of that bond is not something to be taken lightly. As I said before, it's not a revolving door. This means that marriage should not be treated as something disposable. It's not a relationship that you can just end when things get tough. Marriage is about commitment, sacrifice, cooperation, even when it's hard. A Christian marriage is built on the foundation of commitment and sacrifice.

Michael the Archangel: 7:54

In Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 25, we are given a model of what love and marriage should look like, and it reads husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. Now let me say this Even though this scripture here and other scriptures say that you know they're speaking to the man, let me make it perfectly clear it's not just for the men. This is speaking to the women as well, because it's not just men, the men. This is speaking to the women as well, because it's not just men who walk away from marriages. Women walk away from them too. So when I'm reading these things, just because it says husbands or men, ladies, please don't think that you're not included in this, because it goes both ways.

Michael the Archangel: 8:49

This particular verse Calls husbands to love their wives and wives To love their husbands In a way that mirrors Christ's love for the church, and that's a love that's sacrificial, selfless and enduring Long suffering, just as Christ gave his life For the church Selfish, selfless and enduring Long-suffering. Just as Christ gave his life for the church. Spouses should be willing to put each other's needs above their own. Marriage is about sacrifice. It's about serving and loving your spouse even when it's difficult. And, let's be honest, in marriage there are going to be hard times, but those moments are opportunities to grow, to love each other more deeply and to lean on God for strength. You have to lean on God in a marriage. You want to keep it together, you want to keep it strong. Be self-sacrificing and put God in the center of your marriage.

Michael the Archangel: 9:57

Now let's address this really difficult topic of divorce now. While the bible makes it clear that marriage is a lifelong commitment, it also acknowledges that there are circumstances where divorce is permitted, but only in extreme situations. So first let's take a look at the current divorce rates now in today's, about 40 to 50 percent of marriages in the US end in divorce 40 to 50 percent, and that's just the US. And then you add in the rates of second marriages, second marriages being, you know, when somebody gets divorced they go off and marry another person and second marriages. The rates are higher. We're talking 60 to 70% for second marriages. And let's be for real. We all know somebody that's been married twice, three times I think the highest number I've ever heard was seven times. You might know somebody higher times. You might know somebody higher, I don't know. But even among Christians, divorce is a reality. However, studies show that couples who pray together and regularly attend church are more likely to have strong, enduring marriages.

Michael the Archangel: 11:22

Now let's look at what the Bible says about divorce. The Bible provides two primary reasons for divorce, both of which are grounded in extreme circumstances that undermine the marriage covenant. The first one is one that I think we all know, and that's adultery, cheating, sexual immorality, and it is the most commonly recognized biblical reason for divorce. In Matthew, chapter 19, verse 9, jesus says I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery, and marries another woman commits adultery. So Jesus is clearly identifying adultery as a valid ground for divorce, the idea that sexual infidelity deeply violates the one flesh union of marriage, making it permissible, though not required, for a spouse to seek divorce.

Michael the Archangel: 12:35

Even though divorce is allowed in cases of adultery, reconciliation is always encouraged where possible. I mean, if you can forgive the person and move on. And believe me, I know it's hard. When you've been hurt, when someone's deceived you, when someone's gone behind your back and done things, when someone's lied to you, when someone's you know gone and slept with another person outside of their marriage bed yeah, that's a terrible feeling and it is hard to work through. Is it impossible? No, it's not impossible to work through. Is it impossible? No, it's not impossible to work through. And there are people out there who've been cheated on and they've worked through it in their marriage and they've come out stronger because of it. Now I know a lot of people are hearing yeah, right, if that happened to me, I'm out. There ain't no coming back. There ain't no second chances, I don't care. Yeah, I hear you. It's not easy for everybody.

Michael the Archangel: 13:31

However, forgiveness is important and just because you forgive someone doesn't mean that you have to, you know, date them again or, in this case, stay with them. Because if they cheated, then yeah, you have a valid reason for leaving. Sure, but should you leave? Before you decide to leave, take a look at your contribution to the marriage. Were you doing everything in your power to make sure that you were self-sacrificing, that you were supporting your spouse, that you were being there emotionally, you were being there physically. Because these are important things. If you can honestly sit and say you did everything in your power and you made yourself available to your partner and they still decided to step out of the marriage, then by all means walk away. But he, he that is without sin, is the only one that can cast a stone here. So if you were perfect and blameless in your marriage and you did nothing wrong, okay, then sure, go ahead, Get a divorce.

Michael the Archangel: 14:56

But if you can't honestly say in all good conscience that you did everything that you could to make it work, to make yourself available to that person in every way, to support that person, to encourage and uplift and nurture that person, because it is said often times that when people cheat in marriages it's because there's something they're not getting at home. Now, that's not an excuse, that's not a good reason to stray, but a lot of times that's the case. And keep in mind divorce is never intended to be a first option, but rather a last resort. When it comes to, you know, leaving a marriage, it should be the last resort, especially when the trust of marriage has been broken, but don't treat it like a get out of jail free card. Now there is another reason.

Michael the Archangel: 16:01

The Bible mentions um, and it's actually found in the new Testament, and that is abandonment, and particularly in the case where a believing spouse, so a Christian spouse, is abandoned by an unbelieving partner. So let's say, a Christian woman marries a unbelieving man, he might be an atheist, or maybe he's a Buddhist, or maybe he's, you know, muslim, and the two of you are not, as they say, equally yoked. 1st Corinthians, chapter 7, verse 15, says but if the unbeliever leaves. 1 Corinthians 7, verse 15, says but if the unbeliever leaves, let it be so. The brother or sister is not bound. In such circumstances, god has called us to live in peace. So in other words, paul is saying here that in cases where you're married to an unbelieving spouse and they choose to leave the marriage, then you, as a believer, you're not bound to remain in that covenant, so you're not bound to remain in that marriage If that unbelieving partner decides to leave. Now, god does still value the sanctity of marriage. He, he values it highly. He desires for peace and freedom for his children. If a marriage is abandoned, then the remaining spouse is no longer required to maintain the marriage covenant required to maintain the marriage covenant.

Michael the Archangel: 17:55

Now let's talk about the Hebrew text when it comes to divorce. Now, in Deuteronomy, chapter 24, verse 1, it talks about how can I put this? It talks about divorce and how it's permitted if a man has found something indecent in his wife. Now that particular term is subject to interpretation, but many understood it to refer to sexual immorality or some form of serious misconduct. Now, while not every detail of this indecency is spelled out, it reflects the idea that a breach of moral conduct could justify divorce.

Michael the Archangel: 18:54

In Exodus, chapter 21, verses 10 through 11, another grounds for divorce was found neglect or failure to provide basic marital obligations. About basic marital obligations Um, we're talking about protecting, providing, um. You know taking care of financial responsibilities, um, being with the person and you know, providing emotional support. Um and um, making sure that you are. You're actually giving yourself physically to your partner. You're meeting your partner's needs. So you're meeting needs mentally, emotionally and physically. Those are basic marital obligations. So, like food, clothing and having sex with your partner, those are basic marital obligations.

Michael the Archangel: 20:09

Now, in the case of polygamous marriages and in some places these things still happen if a man failed to provide his wife with food, clothing or the basic marital rights meaning pleasure, sex then she was allowed to leave the marriage. Now, this law was initially for polygamous settings, but it definitely highlights the importance of care and provision in marriage, which can be extended to the modern understanding of neglect. So, basically, what this says here is if you neglect your basic marital obligations, and that's on either side, the husband or the wife then either party can walk away from the marriage because the vows are not being met and they are not providing the basics. Now, both of these Old Testament passages show that neglect and unfaithfulness are serious breaches of the marriage covenant. In cases where a spouse fails to meet basic marital responsibilities, whether it's through abandonment, neglect or infidelity, the covenant is still considered broken and divorce may be permissible.

Michael the Archangel: 21:49

Now I'll throw one more in there. Let's talk about abuse. We don't know what goes on behind closed doors. Two people can seem perfectly fine on the outside. When they're out in public, things can look great. You know facebook, instagram, you know and, like I said, their highlight reels talked about this before. You see their highlight reels and you know they're posting their vacations and you know their poolside. Maybe or they just bought a new car or got a new cat or dog or something, or you see them out together at dinner and everything looks great, but you don't see what's going on behind closed doors, when those two are alone in their home. You don't know what happens and in some cases there are forms of abuse that take place behind those very closed doors. And so in cases of abuse and this is my personal opinion and I think many will agree I also feel that abuse falls in with neglect.

Michael the Archangel: 23:07

Neglect can be a form of abuse. Neglect can be weaponized, but being physically abused, being physically abused, being emotionally abused, can very well be permissible reasons for a divorce? Because in your vows you're supposed to love, honor and cherish and care for the person that you're marrying. You're making a promise to God that you're going to do these things, and when you're abusing someone, you're not loving them, you're not honoring them, you're definitely not cherishing them and you're not protecting them. So you're violating your marriage covenant by abusing your spouse. And on those grounds, yes, a divorce is permissible. On those grounds, yes, a divorce is permissible. God never intended for the man to abuse his wife or the wife to abuse her husband. That was not the intention, that was not the design, and so, on that subject, let's get into god's view on divorce, and so many of you may already know this and some of you don't, but I feel like it's necessary to go over this. So, while there are situations where divorce is allowed, it's important also to remember that the Bible makes it clear that God grieves over divorce.

Michael the Archangel: 25:02

Now, malachi, chapter 2, verse 16, is a very, very powerful scripture, and it is so powerful that I wanted to see if the definition of it held true throughout the different versions of the Bible. And so I went and I researched different versions of the Bible and I looked at 15 different versions and I looked at this scripture in 15 different versions of the Bible. However, I'm only going to provide you with six. I didn't think you want to sit and listen to 15 different versions of the same scripture. I didn't think you want to sit and listen to 15 different versions of the same scripture. However, once you hear this scripture, you'll understand why I wanted to make sure that it was universal, and it very well is.

Michael the Archangel: 26:12

This is God's view on divorce. So in the New International Version of the Bible, it says the man who hates and divorces his wife, says the Lord, the God of Israel, does violence to the one he should protect, says the Lord almighty, so be on your guard and do not be unfaithful. I remember, just because it says man ladies, doesn't mean he's not talking about you too. Let's move to the new living translation, the nlt, and it reads for I hate divorce, says the lord the god of israel. To divorce your wife is to overwhelm her with cruelty, says the lord of heaven's armies, so guard your heart, do not be unfaithful to your wife. We'll move to the english standard version and it reads for the man who does not love his wife but divorces her, says the lord, the god of israel, covers his garment with violence, says the lord of hosts, so guard yourselves in your spirit and do not be faithless.

Michael the Archangel: 27:20

The Berrian Standard Bible. It reads For I hate divorce, says the Lord the God of Israel. He who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence, says the Lord of hosts, so guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith. The King James Bible. It reads for the Lord, the God of Israel, say if that he hated putting away, and if you don't know what putting away means, um, that's how they used to say divorce, at that time you would put your wife away. You put your wife away, you put your husband away. For the Lord, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away, for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the Lord of hosts. Therefore, take heed to your spirit that ye deal not treacherously. And lastly, the new King Jamesames version, for the lord god of israel says that he hates divorce for it covers one's garment with violence, says the lord of hosts. Therefore, take heed to your spirit that you do not deal treacherously. So this verse in all these different versions and, like I said, I went through 15 and they were all the same, they were all on the same accord and it's a very powerful message.

Michael the Archangel: 28:52

God hates divorce. It is not part of his plan, it is not what he envisioned. This verse underscores how seriously God takes marriage. He intended marriage to be a lifelong commitment Reflecting the covenantal relationship between him and his people. Divorce, when it occurs, is seen as a painful break in the covenant, not something to be taken lightly or used as an easy escape. It's not a get out of jail, free card. People. Now, while the Bible acknowledges extreme cases where divorce is permissible, the overall message is clear Divorce should not be the first option. It should not be the first thing you run to. It is only intended for situations where the marriage covenant has been fundamentally violated, such as through adultery or abandonment. Divorce should never be seen as a get-out-of-jail-free card or an easy exit from a difficult time in a marriage. Now again, like I said, abuse definitely ranks up there.

Michael the Archangel: 30:24

The goal is always to pursue reconciliation wherever possible and to view marriage as a sacred bond that's not easily broken. Pursue reconciliation, do your best to try to fix the situation, move past whatever difficulty. It is that you have. Turn to God to help you heal the wound. Don't just walk away. You know, as don't just walk away. You know.

Michael the Archangel: 31:02

As Christians, we're called to honor the sanctity of marriage and to view it through the lens of a covenant. And for those of you who haven't figured it out yet, it's a lifelong promise made not just between the two people at the altar, but God is also there too when you make that promise. Made not just between the two people at the altar, but God is also there too when you make that promise. Now, marriage is sacred and we must take steps to honor and protect that sacred bond, that covenant. So I've come up with a few practical ways you can do that. One of them would be to prioritize time together. You know, spend quality time with your husband. Spend quality time with your wife. Don't let life's busyness steal time away from your relationship. Don't let other things outside your marriage come in and steal your time away from your partner. Spending time together is important, getting to know each other. You know deeper, because even when you get married, you still don't know the person entirely. You spend the rest of your life getting to know one another and falling deeper in love with each other. You spend the rest of your life getting to know one another and falling deeper in love with each other.

Michael the Archangel: 32:24

One of the most important is to forgive. Often, yes, we are human beings. We make mistakes, we hurt each other. We say things we don't mean, we do things we shouldn't do. We, you know, often act before we think. However, we must forgive our spouses whenever we hurt each other, whenever your husband hurts you, whenever your wife hurts you. Forgive them. Forgive them and then do your best to work through it Again, turn to God, bring God into it, lean on him. Last one for you is to grow spiritually together.

Michael the Archangel: 33:14

Pray together, study the Bible together. Keep God at the center of your marriage. It's probably the strongest thing you can ever do for your marriage Is to spend time in the word together, to pray together with God, because, remember, you're married, you're one being to God. So when he sees you, you're one being to God. So when he sees you, he sees one being. Keep that togetherness, because that's what's going to get you through this life. You're a team, you're partners. You're supposed to have each other's backs. You're not supposed to let the world tear you apart. It's the two of you against the world, but, even better, it's the two of you and God against the world. Remember that triple braided cord is not so easily broken, and that third braid is God.

Michael the Archangel: 34:23

Now, colossians, chapter 3, verse 13, tells us bear with each other and forgive one another. If any of you has a grievance against someone, forgive, as the Lord forgave you, just as Jesus forgives us. Often we have to forgive each other. Forgiveness is essential in marriage. Holding on a bitterness or resentment only serves to break down the relationship. By forgiving other, you reflect the love and grace of Jesus Christ in your marriage. I can't tell you how powerful forgiveness is. I can't stress it enough. Now I'm going to leave you with my closing thoughts. Now I'm going to leave you with my closing thoughts.

Michael the Archangel: 35:21

As I said before, marriage is not just a partnership or a contract. It's a sacred covenant made before God. It is not something to be treated lightly, as though it was a revolving door, and I get mad I'm not even going to lie to you I get mad when I hear about divorces, when I hear that, you know, somebody walked out simply because, oh well, I wasn't happy, they didn't do enough to make me happy. You know well, times got tight, money got tight. These are things that happen. Marriage is not a revolving door. You can't just enter one in an accident at will. It doesn't work that way.

Michael the Archangel: 36:12

Divorce should never be seen as an easy solution for every marital challenge should never be seen as an easy solution for every marital challenge. The difficulties that come in marriage are meant to be faced with commitment, perseverance and a reliance on God's guidance. But also together, as believers, we're called to protect, honor and cherish our marriages. The vows we take are more than just words. As I said before, they're a holy promise, a covenant made before God binding us to our spouse for life. This is a commitment that should be made with the utmost seriousness and reverence, recognizing that that marriage reflects the the relationship between christ and the church.

Michael the Archangel: 37:06

Ephesians, chapter 5, verses 25 through 27, says husbands and love your wives, love your husbands, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her To make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.

Michael the Archangel: 37:43

When we make that promise to love, honor and cherish someone for life, we're making a covenant not only with our spouse, but also with God.

Michael the Archangel: 37:54

I can't stress that enough. This is why the Bible speaks so strongly about the sanctity of marriage. It is not a casual arrangement, but a divine institution meant to mirror the unity, faithfulness and sacrificial love that God shows us. Hebrews, chapter 13, verse 4, reminds us Let marriage be held in honor among all and let the marriage bed be undefiled. Marriage is to be regarded with the highest respect and reverence and yes, I know I've said this several times, but I have to drive this point home. For some people, the phrase held in honor points to the weight of responsibility that comes with this covenant, we are to uphold its sacredness in every aspect, that's, spiritually, emotionally and physically. The undefiled marriage bed speaks not only of physical purity but also of the deep spiritual commitment that we are called to maintain. It signifies that our faithfulness in marriage is a reflection of our faithfulness to God himself.

Michael the Archangel: 39:13

Marriage is not just about our personal happiness or convenience. It's about fulfilling God's design, living out the gospel in the context of a lifelong relationship relationship and testifying to the world of the kind of enduring, covenant love that God has for all his people, for all people. When we take marriage lightly, we undermine not only the sanctity of the relationship but also the holiness of God who ordained it. As Christians, we're called to rise above the world's view of marriage as something disposable or temporary. We must stand firm on the truth that marriage is a lifelong covenant, a bond to be treasured and a reflection of God's love for his church.

Michael the Archangel: 40:19

Divorce, even though permitted in certain circumstances, certain extreme cases, is always a last resort and should never be approached without deep reflection, prayer and guidance from God. Like I said, before you decide to go and drop those divorce papers, make sure that you did everything in your power, everything in your power, to make sure that you were there fully in your marriage, that you were present fully in your power to make sure that you were there fully in your marriage, that you were present fully in your marriage, that you lived up to your basic marriage obligations, that you showed sacrificial love to your partner, that you did not deny yourself to your partner, not deny yourself to your partner. I want to close with a prayer Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of marriage. Help us to honor the covenant we make before you and to seek your guidance in every challenge we face in our marriages. Strengthen marriages that are struggling and bring healing to those who have been affected by divorce. May we always look to you and you alone as the foundation of our relationships and marriages. In Jesus's name, we pray Amen.

Michael the Archangel: 41:58

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Michael the Archangel: 42:43

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