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Biblically defined marriage is a man and a woman for life…

“Biblically defined marriage is a man and a woman for life, and so anything different than that is not God's ideal whether it be polygamy, whether it be divorce, whether it be a marriage between a man and a man or a woman and a woman. The ideal would be a man and a woman under a covenant of God's…” quote by Max Lucado
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“Biblically defined marriage is a man and a woman for life, and so anything different than that is not God's ideal whether it be polygamy, whether it be divorce, whether it be a marriage between a man and a man or a woman and a woman. The ideal would be a man and a woman under a covenant of God's blessing.”

Max Lucado

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Marriage is presented as a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman, viewed as God's intended design, contrasting other relationship forms.

In simple terms: God's ideal marriage is a man‑woman covenant.

Key Takeaway

Respect and uphold traditional marriage.

Themes

marriage religion tradition

Mood

reflective serious

Type

ethical theological

When to use this quote

  • wedding planning
  • family counseling
  • faith education
  • marital counseling

Key Concepts

covenant gender roles theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this definition affect those in non‑traditional relationships?
  • What role should religious belief play in public policy?
A Different Perspective

Modern societies often accept diverse unions, challenging this view.

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