Marriage and Family

Family is the structure of civilization, and healthy family relationships give us security, stability, and happiness. Many of us do not have this experience in our pasts, but it is never too late to build up your family moving forward. Ask for God's blessing in your family and use these resources to work toward a peaceful, happy family.

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Was Sex Intended Solely for Procreation?

Does the Bible prohibit sexual relations within marriage purely for pleasure?

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Divorce-Proof Your Marriage

Because so many marriages—particularly in modern Western countries—end in failure, couples trying to live godly lives and make their relationships last will look for ways to protect and preserve their marriages.

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Is Abortion the Answer to Unwanted Pregnancy?

Many people today consider abortion to be a woman's right to control her body—specifically her reproductive rights. What does the Bible say?

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What If You've Made a Mistake?

When it comes to sex, people make mistakes—both premarital and extramarital. The biblical way to cleanse one's conscience is to repent—that is, stop breaking God's law.

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Men's and Women's Vulnerabilities

When it comes to temptations to have sex, men and women, in general, face different challenges.

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Is Homosexuality Acceptable to God?

The acceptance of homosexuality as an equally valid lifestyle is rapidly growing in Western culture. Yet God tells us that sex was designed for only one relationship—within marriage, exclusively between a man and a woman.

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At What Age Should We Marry?

The Bible does not indicate that there is a specific age at which it suddenly becomes appropriate for us to marry.

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Dating Do's and Don'ts

Everyone knows that in most cultures dating is a prelude to marriage. But what many don't know is that how we date greatly influences the kind of marriage we will have. The way we conduct ourselves while dating is an...

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Popular Sexual Myths

Given all the confusion that exists today regarding sex, it's important for us to understand some of the most common but mistaken ideas about this subject.

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Turning the Hearts...Teach Your Children to Love the Bible

During a visit in the early years of my ministry, one Canadian woman spoke of her parents teaching her the Bible.

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Handling Those Touchy Situations

To help you establish godly standards, consider the following advice given by a panel of young Christians between the ages of 20 and 30.

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What should I do when family members disagree with my religious beliefs?

What biblical advice can help when family members have a conflict over religion? Should you try to convert your family?

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What does the Bible teach on the subject of divorce and remarriage?

Marriage was created by God, and so the Bible contains His teachings on marriage, divorce and remarriage.

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Why are there so many examples of polygamy in the Bible?

What does God think about polygamy - having more than one wife or husband?

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What does the Bible say about oral sex?

Does God address how a husband and wife should make love to each other?

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What does the Bible teach about homosexuality?

Homosexuality is an explosively controversial subject in our present society, but it is not a new issue for the Church of God. It confronted the early New Testament Church.

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How Can I Deal with and Heal From a Divorce?

God intended marriage to be for life. When it ends in divorce, it has painful consequences for all involved. How can you heal and help your children cope with the devastation of divorce?

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How can I control my anger when I get frustrated and stressed by my kids?

Few relationships can produce more challenges and frustrations than the parent-child relationship. What can we do when love and anger collide in the family? Here are some parenting tips.

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Is adultery grounds for divorce?

What did Jesus Christ mean by His statements recorded in Matthew 5:31-32 that the sin of adultery is grounds for a believer to divorce his or her spouse?

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Choose Your Love Story

God's beautiful picture of sexuality is for us to refrain from having sex until we are married and then to only enjoy sex with the person to whom we are married (1 Corinthians 6:18; Exodus 20:14).

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