Pastor Verne teaching about God’s purposes for your marriage. In order to fulfill God’s purposes, you need to know God personally and be growing in your relationship with Him. There are three purposes we will be looking at. The first purpose of marriage is reflection. Your marriage is about reflecting God, relating to God, and representing God. Genesis 1:26-27 teaches that God created us in the image of God. Mankind is distinct from all creation, given dominion over creation, and a relationship where we reflect the character of God. The second purpose is complementation (Genesis 2:18-22). Adam felt the tension of his aloneness. God created Eve to provide what Adam lacked to make him whole. God provided a helper, brought them together to mutually complete each other. The third purpose of marriage is multiplication (Genesis 1:28). Marriage is the biblical context for having children, Oneness is to be a prevalent quality put on display to our children. God’s purposes are being challenged by an opposing force. The enemy wants you to think that your enemy is your spouse. However, your biggest fight is together, against the real enemy who wants to destroy your marriage. May you make your wife/husband a priority. May you talk before problems escalate. May you be generous with your encouragement and affection. May you never stop choosing each other. Celebrate and receive God’s gift to you for His glory and your good.