Marriage is not a casual contract — it is a sacred covenant. The Apostle Paul writes, “Let the husband render unto his wife due benevolence” (1 Corinthians 7:3), reminding us that love in marriage is not manipulation, but mutual submission. God never designed intimacy to be a bargaining chip or a weapon. When a husband and wife stand before God and become “one flesh,” they enter into a holy union built on honor, sacrifice, and responsibility. You cannot manipulate your spouse with sex and expect harmony — manipulation is a form of witchcraft, and witchcraft has no place in a covenant ordained by God.

Too many couples enter marriage with high expectations and low preparation. Getting married is easy; staying married is another matter. Success in marriage is more than finding the right person — it is being the right person. If you do not take happiness into marriage, you will not find happiness there. Marriage requires preparation, maturity, and covenant commitment. It is not a 90-day option; it is an eternal covenant. When we honor God’s design for marriage, we build homes that reflect His glory and endure the storms of life.