Marriage is a very serious thing. You make a vow not only to one another, but you make a vow to God. There is a scripture (Ecclesiastes 5:5) that says it's better not to make a vow than to make it and break it. Also, God hates divorce.

— Delores Winans (b. 1936), Gospelsängerin, Pianistin und Matriarchin der Winans-Familie

Related Bible passage: ECC.5.4

Topics: Relationships & Family, Ethical Questions

Occasions: Wedding & Marriage, For Reflection

Delores Winans

Delores „Mom“ Winans (* 1936 in Detroit) ist eine US-amerikanische Gospelsängerin, Pianistin und Autorin aus der Tradition der afroamerikanischen Pfingstbewegung. Bekannt wurde sie sowohl durch musikalische Veröffentlichungen im Gospel-Duo „Mom & Pop Winans“ als auch durch eigene Alben traditioneller Kirchenlieder. In Andachten steht ihr Wirken für eine beständige Alltagsfrömmigkeit und die theologische Verwurzelung im Gebet sowie in traditioneller Gospelmusik.

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