Marriage Vows: What Are We Really Vowing to Do? (by one of our readers)

I, (name), take you, (name), to be my (opt: lawfully wedded) (husband / wife), my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times… Continue reading Marriage Vows: What Are We Really Vowing to Do? (by one of our readers)

Do not add an extra clause to the marriage covenant after it has been ratified

To give a human example, brothers: even with a man-made covenant, no one annuls it or adds to it once it has been ratified.  (Gal 3:15  ESV) A man-made covenant is a formal agreement made between two parties. The parties can be individuals, corporations, cities, nation states, or rulers and their subjects. Once the promises… Continue reading Do not add an extra clause to the marriage covenant after it has been ratified