Marriage Flashcards
Expand on marriage being sacred from the bible?
God created marriage and intends men and women to become ‘one’ through marriage
(Genesis 2:21-24)
What should marriage be exclusive? -Reasons from bible
The Ten Commandments condemn adultery (Exodus 20:14)
The selfishness of adultery is highlighted in the story of David and Bathsheba, where their adultery led to more sin with the murder of Bathsheba’s husband (2 Samual 11:12-25)
Why should marriage involve give and take if you are referring to the bible?
A man should fulfil his duty as a husband, and a woman should fulfil her duty as a wife, and each should satisfy the others needs. (1 Corinthians 7:3-4). Partners should be prepared to put each other’s life before their own.
Why should marriage be build on love and respect if you are referring to the bible/
In Paul’s letter to Ephesus he compared the love between a man and a woman to love that Christ has for his church (Ephesians 5:25-33)
What is the biblical teaching on a marriage ceremony?
Biblical teaching on a marriage is reflected in the Christian wedding ceremony. A ceremony can vary from one denomination to another but there are certain important features common to them all.
Name the parts of a wedding ceremony ? 6 parts
Introduction and declaration of purpose The vows Exchange of the rings Warning Pronouncement Signing the register
What are 3 benefits of getting married? And expand on each
~Social- marriage provides companionship, someone to share life with
~Emotional- marriage provides support. The feeling of wanted, cared for and understood. To share problems with.
~financial- share living costs, mortgages and day to day costs.
State one reason why people get married?
Companionship
To show that you are committed
To be financially secure
Name 5 challenges of marriage?
Arguments,adultery, a mixed/inter church marriage facing difficulties, depression, homosexuality,
Sexual problems, domestic violence, health problems, lack of communication, infertility, children, children, child abuse, bereavement, false hopes, alcohol or drug abuse, coping with elderly parents, loss of job, money problems.
What does church of Ireland marriage council say on troubled marriage?
Marriage can be challenging and especially so when we have huge demand on our time and emotional energy. Couples can drift apart and leave it too late to recover what had been lost and sometimes they are reluctant to share their difficulties.
Name 2 marriage counselling services?
Relate Northern Ireland and accord
Relate NI counsellors are highly trained in what issues? Name 4
~single - content or frustrated
~Loving someone-happiness and joy or agony
~To marry or not to marry?- one wants to, the other doesn’t
~Married - contended or growing apart
~First baby- wonderful, but tiredness and emotional turmoil lead to misunderstanding and different sexual needs
~Family- demands, relatives
~life changes- employment, finances, health
~Empty nest- children leaving home
~separation/divorce- think it through
What is the name of the catholic counsellor service?
Accord stands for -Catholic Marriage Care Service
