Scripture Reading & Meditation
Matthew 5:27-32
“Real love, the Bible says, instinctively desires permanence.”
—Tim and Kathy Keller, The Meaning of Marriage
“Marriage is a gift God gives the church; He does not simply give it to the married people of the church, but to the whole church, as marriage is designed not only for the benefit of the married couple. It is also designed to tell a story to the entire church, a story about God’s relationship with and saving work among us.”
—Lauren Winner, Real Sex: the Naked Truth about Chastity
Photo: Anonymous, “Swedish Wedding Dance” (early 19th cent.)