Brad’s Reviews > Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the Bible > Status Update

A man shall leave his father and his mother, and cleave to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. (Gen 2:24)

“This contrast between the temporary parent-child relationship and the permanent husband-wife union..focuses on covenantal companionship..A marriage lacking companionship, is headed toward misery or divorce. All that jeopardizes companionship must be avoided. Whatever promotes it, must be cultivated.”