When a man marries a woman, he is commanded to cleave unto her. Together they are to become one. This is only possible if the couple is equally yoked. A yoke is designed to aid a team of oxen in pulling a heavy load. Marital unity is more than a suggestion. This commandment from God is designed for our happiness and success in life. Many marriages struggle because each member of the couple decides to chase after their own dreams. After all, it's hard work to communicate genuine feelings. It's even harder to solve genuine differences. Instead, they each run towards their own goals and then chafe at the bonds of their marriage.
Marriage bonds prevent us from straying too far from each other. If we insist on living separate lives, the bonds eventually break. Sometimes one partner succeeds in pulling the other one along against their will, but this is not what marriage was intended for. Marriage was intended to provide the strength necessary to raise children.
Child-rearing is a heavy load. It requires patience, perseverance, and more patience. The marriage bond is designed to draw two people together and point them in the same direction, so that when they pull, they pull the intended load.
Are you making your marriage harder than it has to be?
Can you lead your children home if you're not pulling together?
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