Quotes about Marriage

God might have given Adam another man to be his friend, to walk and talk and argue with if that was his pleasure. But Adam needed more than the companionship of the animals or the friendship of a man. He needed a helper, specially designed and prepared to fill that role. It was a woman God gave him, a woman, "meet," fit, suitable, entirely appropriate for him, made of his very bones and flesh.

A wedding is a celebration of marriage, of an institution ordained by God at the creation of man, to be entered into with solemnity as well as with joy.

No woman who has not learned to master herself can be trusted to submit willingly to her husband. And that word willingly means that she does not merely resign herself to something she cannot avoid. It means that by an act of her own will she gives herself.

Marriage is a vocation. You are called to it. Accept marriage, then, as a God-given task. Throw yourself into it with joy. Do it heartily, with faith, prayer, and thanksgiving.

Your assignment from God is not to change your husband, but to love, follow, assist, and minister to him.

Your ultimate goal for marriage is that both of you—as husband and wife—commit to keep growing spiritually.

Don't let anyone sell you on the idea that anything (apart from the Lord Himself) is more important than your marriage. God means for your life and your marriage to be filled with passion and purpose.

Make it your goal to employ the sweet speech that marks you as a wife after God's own heart.

Your commitment to follow God's plan makes a difference in the atmosphere in your home and improves the climate of your marriage.

To last, a marriage and family must be built on love—love for God, and love for one another.

My friend, a relationship with God is the key, the key to all of life, including your marriage.

The husband leads, loves, and works hard to provide, while the wife follows, loves, helps, and appreciates his efforts.