Faith & Purpose Today
A Daily Devotional By Larry
Marriage is God’s Institution
December 13th, 2025.
“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him.” (Genesis 2:18)
Marriage was not conceived by human wisdom or cultural evolution; it was God’s idea from the very beginning. Genesis 2:18 reveals that God Himself saw Adam’s need for companionship and declared, “It is not good that the man should be alone.” Out of His divine wisdom, He instituted marriage as the solution — a covenant relationship designed to meet humanity’s deepest need for fellowship, partnership, and purpose.
This truth is foundational: marriage is not a social experiment, nor is it a human invention subject to trends or philosophies. Ecclesiastes 1:9 reminds us that “there is nothing new under the sun.” What God ordained in Eden remains His design today. Malachi 3:6 affirms, “I am the LORD, I change not.” Civilization, education, or cultural “wokeness” cannot alter God’s mind concerning marriage. His foundation stands sure (2 Timothy 2:19).
From the beginning, God blessed both male and female (Genesis 1:27–28). He gave them the mandate to be fruitful, multiply, and govern creation together. This blessing was not given to Adam alone, nor to Eve alone, but to both in union. Marriage, therefore, is God’s institution for advancing His purposes on earth.
Paul calls marriage a “great mystery” in Ephesians 5:30 — one that even Adam, with his God-given intellect, could not have imagined. It was God who saw the need, designed the solution, and brought Eve to Adam. This shows us that marriage is not man’s idea but God’s revelation. Any school of thought that regards marriage as outdated or unnecessary is a fallacy, because it contradicts the eternal wisdom of God.
The Bible is our standard for understanding marriage (2 Timothy 3:16–17). Opinions, philosophies, and cultural trends may shift, but God’s Word remains true. Romans 3:4 declares, “Let God be true, but every man a liar.” When society redefines marriage, it is not redefining truth; it is rejecting it. As believers, we must anchor our understanding of marriage in Scripture, not in human opinion.
Marriage is God’s institution, and because it is His, it carries His authority, His blessing, and His purpose. To treat marriage lightly or redefine it according to human preference is to dishonor the One who created it. But when we honor marriage as God’s design, we experience His best in our union.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for instituting marriage as a gift and covenant. Help me to honor Your design and to build my understanding of marriage on Your Word, not on human opinion. May my life and relationships reflect Your wisdom and bring glory to Your name. Amen.
Reflection Question
How does recognizing marriage as God’s institution change the way you view its purpose and importance?
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