While we all know many of the typical wedding vow scriptures, have you really thought about what some of the basic spiritual parallels the earthly institution of marriage can represent? The following is far from being conclusive (God's Word, the Bible, is the BEST resource for that!), but I hope it can give you some positive food-for-thought as you think about what God has designed marriage to be and to illustrate to the world.
1) It can be a Reflection of Our Spiritual Walk With Him- Naked and unashamed (Genesis 2:25). Intimate, close, unhindered.
2) It should be Edifying for both husband and wife and for their walk with the
Lord- As iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17), we sharpen our spouses for God's purposes.
3) It should be Strong, with God as our Glue. A triple braided cord that is not easily
broken (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12).
4) It should reflect the sacrifice the Lord made for us on the cross. Self-sacrificing for the good of the other, as when both
husband and wife do this for each other, both individuals and the marriage
benefit. No greater love has a man than
to lay down his life for his friend (John 15:13).
5) It should reflect the virtues of the love chapter: Patient, kind, always believing, hoping, loving (1
Corinthians 13).
