Tuesday, 25 September 2007
Seven Year Marriage ..........And Beyond
A Seven Year Marriage Licence??????
Is this our culture influencing us or is it we that are affecting the culture? A politician in Germany is suggesting a seven year marriage licence. I am never one to say that just because we have always done it this we way, we should always continue to do it the same. However, there are some things that we must be able to count on. It is obvious that there are times in which marriages could dissolve- infidelity, unrelenting physical or emotional abuse, etc. The questions today seems more to be, "Why make marriage a 'till death do us part?' commitment and "Why be married at all?"
Does anyone see the crumbling of society here? Marriage to common law marriage to same sex unions and now same sex marriage. What the base of society is might be up for debate, but how we relate to each other in both the community and globally should be an agreeable point. How then do we relate to each other when the rules keep changing?
Where does the confusion stop?
I know that days gone by were not perfect, but at least we pretty much knew what to expect. It is not very politically correct, but I must say that God has given us some absolutes. "That is so archaic," you shout. Yes I know, from the beginning of time in fact. What we find though, is that if we could look at God's plan from Genesis and Ephesians and many other places we would notice the great wisdom that is found there. Everyone has a place. Everyone knows what expect. What about all the hypocrites? Not everyone is perfect, but there is mercy and forgiveness. How about a commitment that says, "I will be here for you no matter what!" We should really count the cost for what that really means.
I do not want to be a nag for those whose marriages did not work out. I do want to challenge us all, from right where we are to live the commitment in a real and forgiving and self-sacrificing way. Team work makes a big difference. How about a marriage that lasts till heaven, even if that goes beyond seven.
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I found this posting interesting. I totally agree with you. . but, found it interesting that you speak of shorten commitment as if it were a "new-fangled" idea. I've recently been studying up on Scottish wedding traditions as I prepare for my May wedding ceremony. One was quite appropriate for this subject.
Handfasting: In the 18th century, the custom of hand fasting was observed.
This is also, interestingly enough from where the phrase, "Tying the Knot" is derived.
A couple would live together one year and one day at which time they would join with family and friends and choose to part or to make a lifelong commitment. Should they choose commitment, their hands would be bound together with a cloth of the family tartan.
Short-lived relationships and selfish "unbinding" of marriage is as old as the institution of marriage itself. The old testament wrangles with the idea that a woman could be "put aside.
It all reminds me of another verse. . there is nothing new under the sun.
While I know it is not God's plan for us to divorce, I also KNOW, with everything inside of me, that when a believer is faced with this tragedy, the Savior trades us beauty for ashes, grace for fear, gladness for mourning and peace for despair.
Curious? I will be "tying the knot" with the Black Watch Ancient Campbell family tartan in May. I choose the lifelong commitment. I'm so happy YOU'LL be a part of that very special day too, Bro!
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