9 Ways Marriage Can Glorify God in All Nations

Is it truly a legitimate idea that our marriages can help spread the glory of God around the world?  A Christ-honoring marriage can only be nurtured by those who genuinely love Christ.  In fact, it could be argued that a Christ-honoring marriage can only be brought about by Christ Himself.  With this thought in mind, here are 9 ways marriage can glorify God among the nations: 

  1. Husbands loving their wives as Christ loves the church provides a beautiful picture of the gospel.
  2. Wives loving their husbands as the church loves Christ provides a beautiful picture of the church.
  3. When Christian marriages endure they provide a beautiful picture of covenant relationships.
  4. When Christian marriages serve together they provide a beautiful picture of selfless service.
  5. When Christian marriages celebrate together they provide a beautiful picture of joy.
  6. When Christian marriages mourn together they provide a beautiful picture of the grace and comfort found in sorrow.
  7. When Christians marriages are fruitful and multiply they provide a beautiful picture of discipleship.
  8. When Christian marriages aren’t able to have children they provide a beautiful picture of contentment in God’s will.
  9. When Christian marriages love their neighbors they provide a beautiful picture of hospitality and love that reflects God’s heart.

Through these nine ways, Christian marriages have the power to glorify God in all nations. They reflect God’s love, faithfulness, compassion, and truth, making them a powerful testimony to a world that desperately needs to know Him.