Believe Quote by Anonymous
“The Christian idea of marriage is based on Christ's words that a man and wife are to be regarded as a single organism - for that is what the words 'one flesh' would be in modern English. And the Christians believe that when He said this He was not expressing a sentiment but stating a fact - just as one is stating a fact when one says that a lock and its key are one mechanism, or that a violin and a bow are one musical instrument.”
About This Quote
Christian marriage is portrayed as a union where husband and wife become a single entity, reflecting Christ’s teaching of “one flesh.”
In simple terms: Marriage is a deep, unified partnership based on spiritual truth.
Embrace unity and mutual support in marriage.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- wedding vows
- counseling
- family life
- faith communities
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can couples balance unity with personal identity?
- What practical steps nurture this unity?
Some view the metaphor as idealistic, not accounting for individual differences.