Reconciliation, Not Divorce: Why Should a Husband and Wife Be Reconciled?
In a world that increasingly normalizes separation and divorce, the sacred covenant of marriage is often diminished to a contract of convenience. Yet, from a biblical perspective, marriage is far more than a legal arrangement—it is a divine institution established by God the Father, meant to reflect His love, faithfulness, and unity. When conflicts arise in marriage, the call of Scripture is not for abandonment but for reconciliation. This call flows from the heart of the Father, who reconciles sinners to Himself through Jesus Christ and commands us to mirror that same ministry of grace and restoration in our relationships—especially within the family. 1. Marriage Is a Covenant Before God Scripture affirms that marriage is not a human invention but a divine covenant. In Malachi 2:14-16, God speaks with righteous indignation against the breaking of this covenant: “Yet you say, ‘For what reason?’ Because the Lord has been witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom yo...