Jesus emphasizes that marriage is a unique work of God. It is not simply a contractual relationship which can be ended at will, for what God has joined together cannot be ended lightly. Although a contract or covenant is involved, marriage is a state of being, not just of belonging. That thought is contained in the word “wedding” which refers to this biblical idea of being indissolubly “wedded” to each other. Marriage is intended as a bond for life, and Jesus’ appeal to (the original creation of marriage) provides us with a high view of marriage, a vivid contrast to liberal teaching then and now.
— Michael Lawson (b. 1952), Anglikanischer Geistlicher, Psychotherapeut und christlicher Sachbuchautor
Related Bible passage: MAT.19.6
Topics: Relationships & Family, Ethical Questions
Occasions: Wedding & Marriage
Michael Lawson
Michael Lawson (* 1952) ist ein britischer anglikanischer Geistlicher, Psychotherapeut und Sachbuchautor, der unter anderem als Erzdiakon von Hampstead und Vorsitzender des Church of England Evangelical Council wirkte. Bekanntheit erlangte er durch Veröffentlichungen, die biblisch-evangelikale Theologie mit psychotherapeutischen Erkenntnissen zu Themen wie Depression, Angst und zwischenmenschlichen Konflikten verbinden. Für Bibelleser bieten seine Texte lebensnahe Impulse für den Umgang mit psychischen Belastungen und Krisen aus einer seelsorglichen Perspektive.
All quotes by Michael Lawson (5)
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When you see a child, you catch God in the act.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr.
C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis
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Jackie Hill Perry
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
Martin Luther King Jr.