Why the Christian Right Is Protective of Marriage
The Christian marriage not only represents an exchange of vows and a few promises, but it is a spiritual covenant that speaks to the Christian heart in ways secular society could never comprehend. The biblical wedding between a man and a woman symbolically represents Jesus and the Church. It is God’s blueprint hidden within the ancient Jewish wedding and the biblical feasts describes a prophetic viewpoint from his perspective.
Most marriages consisted of a man choosing a woman or a woman choosing the man (conservative scenario.) But in the days of Abraham, families would arrange the marriages. The father of the Groom would either choose the Bride for his son or he will send his son out with his servant at tow, to choose his bride. (Hosea 2-19-20). The Groom would offer a payment for the bride to her father. (1 Corinth 6:20. 1 Pet 1:18-20) The Bride and her father would agree to the terms with a toast of wine to the new covenant between their families. (1 Corinth 11:25) His time spent with his fiancé would be short lived because he had to return to his father’s house. He would leave his servant as a chaperone and to keep other suitors at bay. She would wear a veil, sealing her from prying eyes and as a warning to other men. (Ephes 1:13) A written deed or legal document was drawn up between the Bride and the Groom describing what is expected as she waits his return. (2 Corinth 11:2)
He must make room at his father’s house for her before he returns. (John14:1-4). She would solicit him seeking to know the date of his return. Unfortunately, he could not truthfully give her a firm date of his return, so she must always pay attention the announcement of his arrival. (Mark 13:32-37) It would take 2-3 years for the Groom to return , sometimes returning in the middle of the night and the Bridal party would have walk the dark streets to meet him. (Matt 25: 1) His arrival would be announced by a loud Trumpet and by a shout from his companions that were accompanying him. (1 Thessa 4:16)
Once the bride and the Groom are rejoined, they disappear into a bridal chamber for a specified amount of time to consecrate the marriage. They reappeared shortly after the ceremony to celebrate at the banquet with the guest and the final toast of wine. (****,Rev 19:7-8)
The betrothal, the wedding procession and the final banquet represents the salvation story of Jesus and the Church woven within the folds of matrimony. (Gen 3:15). Under his father’s orders, he left to seek out his bride (Church). His own blood, more precious than Gold or Silver, was his final payment to the dowry. He told us to keep watch his return and to be remain loyal only to him. He gave his servant, the Holy Spirit and his Bible became our contract. Patiently his Church (Bride) listens for the Trumpet call of his return.
How can secular society claim a right to a proposal in which they refuse meet conditions set forth in the contract?
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