Inspirational Quotes on Marriage

“Marriage is the most serious long-term contract a couple will make in their lifetime, but many enter into it with a lack of maturity and knowledge. The growing number of divorces shows how imperative it is that young people be adequately prepared for marriage.”

“[My wife] is a great student of the Bible. Her life is ruled by the Bible more than any person I’ve ever known. That’s her rule book, her compass.”

“The only really sound marriages are those based on mutual respect.”

“[Ruth’s] disposition is the same all the time—very sweet and very gracious and very charming. When it comes to spiritual things, my wife has had the greatest influence on my ministry.”

“Every divorce represents a broken dream, a shattered hope, a ruined expectation.”

“Marriage is God’s invention, not ours! Society didn’t establish it; God did.”

“Marriage is a holy bond because it permits two people to help each other work out their spiritual destinies. God declared marriage to be good.”

“If young people could only realize that a happy marriage depends not only on the present, but upon the past, they would be more reluctant to enter into loose, intimate relations with anyone and everyone.”

“My wife often said that “a good marriage consists of two good forgivers.”

“[God] can help you begin to rebuild your marriage and your life if you will let Him rule in your life.”

“I know of few families today that aren’t touched to some extent by the heartache of divorce, including our own.”

“Nothing can bring a real sense of security into the home except true love.”

“Too many husbands and wives enter into marriage with the idea that their spouse exists for one purpose: to make them happy.”

“A loving God ordained monogamous marriage and the sanctity of what we call the traditional family.”

“The perfect marriage is a uniting of three persons—a man and a woman and God. That is what makes marriage holy.”

“I have been asked the question, “Who do you go to for counsel, for spiritual guidance?’ My answer: My wife, Ruth. She is the only one I completely confide in.”

“The secret of domestic happiness is to let God, the party of the third part in the marriage contract, have His rightful place in the home. Make peace with Him and then you can be a real peacemaker in the home.”

“As husband and wife, to have a happy life together, you must have confidence and respect, and you must have substantial agreement in your faith.”

“Young people, look to your Bible when thinking about any matter, including getting married.”

“Our culture puts feelings first, but true love isn’t based on feelings. That is why there are so many divorces today. When the early romantic feelings in a marriage do not remain constant . . .many people believe divorce is the answer.”