THE PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE PART 1

Marriage was never meant to be a social contract or a mere response to feelings, but a holy covenant designed by God for companionship, oneness, crucifixion of self, and the raising of godly offspring. As Stephanie Ike Okafo reminds us, when the true purpose of marriage is forgotten, abuse, selfishness, and broken homes become inevitable—but when couples embrace God’s blueprint, marriage becomes a channel of divine favor and an instrument of His greater plan.

This lesson challenges us to see beyond the shallow definitions of love as a fleeting emotion and instead embrace marriage as a sacred assignment that shapes us into Christ’s image. It asks: are we seeking marriage for comfort and validation, or are we ready to die to self, walk in oneness, and steward a union that reflects God’s love to the world?