Sex!
It Clearly Makes a Case for a Creator
Written by Marilyn Ann Ellsworth,
© 7-17-1999 updated Wednesday, August 07, 2013
It has always mystified me how some people fail to see that there had to be a Creator for our universe, an organized mind that has set forth laws that govern “being.” Everything around us has laws governing it, and laws do not form themselves. Furthermore, man is continually discovering laws, and to discover something, it must first be hidden.
When the Law of Gravity was discovered, it was not new. It had been in existence forever, as we know it. So was the Law of Thermonuclear Dynamics, first found recorded in Genesis 1:1-3 of the Bible, by which God created both the heavens and earth. I can not prove that! Others are doing it now.
Mathematics is known in its various elements and accepted worldwide as a fact, yet it can’t be seen, touched, smelled, inhaled, or even seen under an electron microscope. We know it follows specific laws, but few of us realize, or take the time to think about the fact that it is a system that is technically non-existent and without scientific proof! If you don’t believe me… touch a number! You can not. You can produce a symbol of a number, and hypothesize a learned conclusion, but you can’t “prove” it! It must be accepted and used by faith.
One fascinating area in the study of mathematics is statistics, the calculation of the odds of particular things happening, especially within a specific set of parameters, for instance, like time or space. These statistical calculations are used by most industries every day, and our entire social structure hinges on them. Buildings are erected or demolished, roads built, bridges raised, satellites launched, traffic lights installed, and cities created by them.
This invisible system of mathematics which we rely on so much is what, I suspect, will eventually prove that the God who reveals Himself in the Bible, Jehovah by name, is, indeed, our universe’s Creator. And this will come about as thinking men and women postulate one simple, beloved, mathematical mystery: SEX.
What do you suppose is the mathematical probability for the” accidental occurrence” of the following scenario? Suppose the eons of earth’s existence are 200 billion years, lets go back in time to the beginning of known species, when evolutionists say the first species emerged by chance from primordial ooze as a single entity. They are supposing that this happened repeatedly by accident, at the same time, and in the same place to a single type of creature, but the odds of that happening are astronomically impossible to begin with.
So, what possibility is there that any single male animal (in its brief lifetime, given earth’s length and girth, its depths and heights) would be able locate, recognize, communicate with, or know what organs to use to couple with a female of his own species given the iffiness of their scenario? It would be infinitesimally minimal, wouldn’t it be? Add to that the mathematical improbability that their “accidental” genetic makeup would be compatible to reproduce viable offspring.
Mathematically, it would have been virtually impossible for any species to develop from a chance meeting of a sexual nature. DNA research proves they did not develop separately, but just as recorded in the book of Genesis in the Bible: “after their own kind,” a reference to DNA genetic makeup. If evolutionists are right each “kind” should have developed an individual a-sexual way to reproduce, like a virus.
But they did not. Jehovah, in His wisdom, not only made most species sexual by creating a man and a woman, but He placed their sex organs in locations of maximum functionality; He gave each sex, specific attracting features, including pheromones, counter-balanced hormones, musk and menstrual cycles. And he did that for all the higher species, too. That’s yet another astronomical impossibility, statistically speaking.
The truly amazing thing about our planet is that there are thousands of various and disassociated species of creatures, and that most are sexual and bear after their own species line or “kind” on a regular basis at calculable intervals! There are no mathematical calculations currently known to man that can figure the actual possibilities of this happening by chance! It couldn’t. DNA studies prove it didn’t. Every species is given it’s own, individual genetic code, contained in every individual cell, and within that code is a very specific set of identifying structures called gnomes, each of which contains an entire blueprint for some part of who we are.
God was especially thoughtful when it came to human sex. Our sex organs are placed strategically for optimal communication during the act of sex, front to front, so we may see and kiss and embrace and touch throughout the act, midline below the groin so we can change positions, and He gave both sexes breasts to enhance our enjoyment, not just our functionality of the act and its procreative results. He made our parts equal but opposite, so we fit together perfectly, and if that’s not enough, He made it fun to encourage us to come together… often.
But to humans, he did something way beyond all that. Because He made us in His own Image and Likeness, He created us as spirits, who live in bodies, and who have minds, and He gave us the capacity of Divine Love to seal the deal, so that when we have sex, some invisible barrier within each Self evaporates and our spirits mingle, irreversibly creating one Spirit being of the two individuals. Then he called that union a “marriage,” saying, “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.[1]”
So, the next time you think about that most wonderful, procreative urge that we call sex, thank its Creator that He knew what He was doing so long ago when He made you such an intriguing possibility: a thinking person! And if that is not enough to convince you about the God of the Bible… think about this: my God is the one who saw the intricate sexuality of humans and said, “It is VERY GOOD![2]”
Written by Marilyn Ann Ellsworth,
© 7-17-1999 updated Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Thoughts for today:
“For the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ has made me free from the law of Sin and Death.” Romans 8:2
“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” 2 Corinthians 6:14
[1] Genesis 2:24.
[2] Genesis 1:31.
© 7-17-1999 updated Wednesday, August 07, 2013
It has always mystified me how some people fail to see that there had to be a Creator for our universe, an organized mind that has set forth laws that govern “being.” Everything around us has laws governing it, and laws do not form themselves. Furthermore, man is continually discovering laws, and to discover something, it must first be hidden.
When the Law of Gravity was discovered, it was not new. It had been in existence forever, as we know it. So was the Law of Thermonuclear Dynamics, first found recorded in Genesis 1:1-3 of the Bible, by which God created both the heavens and earth. I can not prove that! Others are doing it now.
Mathematics is known in its various elements and accepted worldwide as a fact, yet it can’t be seen, touched, smelled, inhaled, or even seen under an electron microscope. We know it follows specific laws, but few of us realize, or take the time to think about the fact that it is a system that is technically non-existent and without scientific proof! If you don’t believe me… touch a number! You can not. You can produce a symbol of a number, and hypothesize a learned conclusion, but you can’t “prove” it! It must be accepted and used by faith.
One fascinating area in the study of mathematics is statistics, the calculation of the odds of particular things happening, especially within a specific set of parameters, for instance, like time or space. These statistical calculations are used by most industries every day, and our entire social structure hinges on them. Buildings are erected or demolished, roads built, bridges raised, satellites launched, traffic lights installed, and cities created by them.
This invisible system of mathematics which we rely on so much is what, I suspect, will eventually prove that the God who reveals Himself in the Bible, Jehovah by name, is, indeed, our universe’s Creator. And this will come about as thinking men and women postulate one simple, beloved, mathematical mystery: SEX.
What do you suppose is the mathematical probability for the” accidental occurrence” of the following scenario? Suppose the eons of earth’s existence are 200 billion years, lets go back in time to the beginning of known species, when evolutionists say the first species emerged by chance from primordial ooze as a single entity. They are supposing that this happened repeatedly by accident, at the same time, and in the same place to a single type of creature, but the odds of that happening are astronomically impossible to begin with.
So, what possibility is there that any single male animal (in its brief lifetime, given earth’s length and girth, its depths and heights) would be able locate, recognize, communicate with, or know what organs to use to couple with a female of his own species given the iffiness of their scenario? It would be infinitesimally minimal, wouldn’t it be? Add to that the mathematical improbability that their “accidental” genetic makeup would be compatible to reproduce viable offspring.
Mathematically, it would have been virtually impossible for any species to develop from a chance meeting of a sexual nature. DNA research proves they did not develop separately, but just as recorded in the book of Genesis in the Bible: “after their own kind,” a reference to DNA genetic makeup. If evolutionists are right each “kind” should have developed an individual a-sexual way to reproduce, like a virus.
But they did not. Jehovah, in His wisdom, not only made most species sexual by creating a man and a woman, but He placed their sex organs in locations of maximum functionality; He gave each sex, specific attracting features, including pheromones, counter-balanced hormones, musk and menstrual cycles. And he did that for all the higher species, too. That’s yet another astronomical impossibility, statistically speaking.
The truly amazing thing about our planet is that there are thousands of various and disassociated species of creatures, and that most are sexual and bear after their own species line or “kind” on a regular basis at calculable intervals! There are no mathematical calculations currently known to man that can figure the actual possibilities of this happening by chance! It couldn’t. DNA studies prove it didn’t. Every species is given it’s own, individual genetic code, contained in every individual cell, and within that code is a very specific set of identifying structures called gnomes, each of which contains an entire blueprint for some part of who we are.
God was especially thoughtful when it came to human sex. Our sex organs are placed strategically for optimal communication during the act of sex, front to front, so we may see and kiss and embrace and touch throughout the act, midline below the groin so we can change positions, and He gave both sexes breasts to enhance our enjoyment, not just our functionality of the act and its procreative results. He made our parts equal but opposite, so we fit together perfectly, and if that’s not enough, He made it fun to encourage us to come together… often.
But to humans, he did something way beyond all that. Because He made us in His own Image and Likeness, He created us as spirits, who live in bodies, and who have minds, and He gave us the capacity of Divine Love to seal the deal, so that when we have sex, some invisible barrier within each Self evaporates and our spirits mingle, irreversibly creating one Spirit being of the two individuals. Then he called that union a “marriage,” saying, “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.[1]”
So, the next time you think about that most wonderful, procreative urge that we call sex, thank its Creator that He knew what He was doing so long ago when He made you such an intriguing possibility: a thinking person! And if that is not enough to convince you about the God of the Bible… think about this: my God is the one who saw the intricate sexuality of humans and said, “It is VERY GOOD![2]”
Written by Marilyn Ann Ellsworth,
© 7-17-1999 updated Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Thoughts for today:
“For the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ has made me free from the law of Sin and Death.” Romans 8:2
“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” 2 Corinthians 6:14
[1] Genesis 2:24.
[2] Genesis 1:31.
Marriage Expectations from the Bible
Gen 2:21-25 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.
Ephesians 5:22-33 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands , as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
Collossians 3:18-21 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
1Peter 3:1-12 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
Ephesians 4:26-32 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Rom 10:9-11 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Luk 6:43-45 [Jesus is speaking here…] For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
Ephesians 5:22-33 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands , as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
Collossians 3:18-21 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
1Peter 3:1-12 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
Ephesians 4:26-32 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Rom 10:9-11 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Luk 6:43-45 [Jesus is speaking here…] For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
Biblical View of Homosexuality
What “The Law” Says
Lev 20:13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
What “Grace” Says
Rom 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
What Christians Must Learn To Do
1 Jn 5:16-21 21 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.[1] All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
[1] It is believed this refers to the Unpardonable Sin found in Hebrews 6:4-6
We must pray for all those who do not know God's truth to be enlightened, and to have the Holy Spirit, whose job it is to convict humans of sin to visit all who have fallen short of God's perfection that they may come to under stand the error of their ways before their creator and come back into fellowship and divine right standing with Him, through the provisions of Jesus Christ, His Son.
Lev 20:13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
What “Grace” Says
Rom 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
What Christians Must Learn To Do
1 Jn 5:16-21 21 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.[1] All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
[1] It is believed this refers to the Unpardonable Sin found in Hebrews 6:4-6
We must pray for all those who do not know God's truth to be enlightened, and to have the Holy Spirit, whose job it is to convict humans of sin to visit all who have fallen short of God's perfection that they may come to under stand the error of their ways before their creator and come back into fellowship and divine right standing with Him, through the provisions of Jesus Christ, His Son.
Covenant of Marriage Declaration
Marriage is not a contact. It is a solemn and Holy Covenant which God, Himself instituted and governs. A contract is a defined more or less as a legal instrument used to document what two parties plan and agree to do. A covenant can be seen as a promise between God and a person or persons to do everything in obedience to God's instructions in exchange for His blessing.
The Covenant of Marriage was instituted by God Almighty, creator of Heaven and Earth, to be between a holy, sanctified, and set apart Godly Man and Woman, who have chosen one another over every other possible mate, to be bound together as one being, in spirit, soul, and body, until death shall part them. It is not to be taken lightly, but with spirit-deep education, and heart-felt determination.
By their choice, this man and woman do freely, and of their own will, enter into this Holy Covenant before God, and Men, to pledge to the other their love, faith, and sexual fidelity, that they may bless one another throughout their joint earth journey, by their emotional support, mental determination, and spiritual strength, lead by the power of God within them; and that they might bring forth of their marital union holy and sanctified children, protected by their marriage, under the laws of God and Man.
It is the duty of both Husband and Wife, within the Covenant of Marriage, to carefully attend to the needs, desires, and hopes of the other, and any children born into, or otherwise brought legally into, their covenant relationship, so that no one need overshadows or deprives the scope of the rest, and that all things shall be done in obedience and worship toward Jehovah. It is furthermore, the duty and obligation of both parties within this covenant, to bring up such children in the nurture and admonition and training of the Lord, Our God, His Christ, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, within their home and within a local body of believers.
It was an honor, before God Almighty in this earth, that they have solemnized their Marital Pledges one to another, in the site of all ascribed witnesses who are present.
Now, the parents, having given this woman to this man to be his Covenant Wife, have now discharged their duties as parents under the laws of God; and have, and for all time, released her into her husband’s care, maintenance, and protection under this Marriage Covenant. They voluntarily release their claim to her for time and eternity.
Their pledges are:
Ø To be your lawfully wedded spouse as of this day;
Ø to adore one another in your hearts;
Ø to love one another with all your might;
Ø to honor one another with your attitudes and speech;
Ø to know one another with your intellect and spirit;
Ø he to provide for her to the best of his ability, and
Ø she to honor him with her attitude and submit to his Biblical authority to the best of her ability; through sickness and in health, as long as they both shall live.
God charges them both that what He has joined together, let no man put asunder.
By the witnesses present it has been so recorded in the sight of God. So let it be done.
God Himself charges you both with your duties and obligations under the laws of God and Man, and as parties to this Voluntary Covenant of Holy Matrimony, both of you have sworn your allegiances one to another in the sight of all these witnesses for all your time. Upon sexual consummation of your vows, you are forever hereafter considered one being: one unit. Whatever belonged to one of you before this date, now belongs to both of you by this Covenant, and all things are held jointly in the Lord.
Proclamation of Marriage Estate
Therefore you are now Husband and Wife. You have sealed your Covenant with a kiss before witnesses, and hereafter shall be afforded all the rights, comforts, and privileges of the estate of holy marriage before God.
Your Matrimonial Blessing
Now, The Lord, God, Jehovah bless your union, and keep you, and make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. Let His peace, that passes understanding, be upon you and dwell in you. May you be blessed going out and coming in. May you bring forth healthy, happy children and teach them the ways of the Lord their God. The Lord make his angels’ go before you, and behind you, to prepare your way, and be your rear guard. May the prosperity of abundance fall to you and yours, and be to your children and your children’s children, for they are numbered among the righteous and therefore blessed of God. May this union of Holy Matrimony always be your crowing glory because of the presence of the Lord, Jesus Christ, in Your life... In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, receive this blessing. Amen.
The Covenant of Marriage was instituted by God Almighty, creator of Heaven and Earth, to be between a holy, sanctified, and set apart Godly Man and Woman, who have chosen one another over every other possible mate, to be bound together as one being, in spirit, soul, and body, until death shall part them. It is not to be taken lightly, but with spirit-deep education, and heart-felt determination.
By their choice, this man and woman do freely, and of their own will, enter into this Holy Covenant before God, and Men, to pledge to the other their love, faith, and sexual fidelity, that they may bless one another throughout their joint earth journey, by their emotional support, mental determination, and spiritual strength, lead by the power of God within them; and that they might bring forth of their marital union holy and sanctified children, protected by their marriage, under the laws of God and Man.
It is the duty of both Husband and Wife, within the Covenant of Marriage, to carefully attend to the needs, desires, and hopes of the other, and any children born into, or otherwise brought legally into, their covenant relationship, so that no one need overshadows or deprives the scope of the rest, and that all things shall be done in obedience and worship toward Jehovah. It is furthermore, the duty and obligation of both parties within this covenant, to bring up such children in the nurture and admonition and training of the Lord, Our God, His Christ, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, within their home and within a local body of believers.
It was an honor, before God Almighty in this earth, that they have solemnized their Marital Pledges one to another, in the site of all ascribed witnesses who are present.
Now, the parents, having given this woman to this man to be his Covenant Wife, have now discharged their duties as parents under the laws of God; and have, and for all time, released her into her husband’s care, maintenance, and protection under this Marriage Covenant. They voluntarily release their claim to her for time and eternity.
Their pledges are:
Ø To be your lawfully wedded spouse as of this day;
Ø to adore one another in your hearts;
Ø to love one another with all your might;
Ø to honor one another with your attitudes and speech;
Ø to know one another with your intellect and spirit;
Ø he to provide for her to the best of his ability, and
Ø she to honor him with her attitude and submit to his Biblical authority to the best of her ability; through sickness and in health, as long as they both shall live.
God charges them both that what He has joined together, let no man put asunder.
By the witnesses present it has been so recorded in the sight of God. So let it be done.
God Himself charges you both with your duties and obligations under the laws of God and Man, and as parties to this Voluntary Covenant of Holy Matrimony, both of you have sworn your allegiances one to another in the sight of all these witnesses for all your time. Upon sexual consummation of your vows, you are forever hereafter considered one being: one unit. Whatever belonged to one of you before this date, now belongs to both of you by this Covenant, and all things are held jointly in the Lord.
Proclamation of Marriage Estate
Therefore you are now Husband and Wife. You have sealed your Covenant with a kiss before witnesses, and hereafter shall be afforded all the rights, comforts, and privileges of the estate of holy marriage before God.
Your Matrimonial Blessing
Now, The Lord, God, Jehovah bless your union, and keep you, and make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. Let His peace, that passes understanding, be upon you and dwell in you. May you be blessed going out and coming in. May you bring forth healthy, happy children and teach them the ways of the Lord their God. The Lord make his angels’ go before you, and behind you, to prepare your way, and be your rear guard. May the prosperity of abundance fall to you and yours, and be to your children and your children’s children, for they are numbered among the righteous and therefore blessed of God. May this union of Holy Matrimony always be your crowing glory because of the presence of the Lord, Jesus Christ, in Your life... In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, receive this blessing. Amen.