Biblical marriage, part 1 and 2
Rabbi Daniel Lapin discusses the topic- Biblical marriage. A few of the paraphrased points are:
The basis of personal fulfilment and societal success is the institution of marriage. Harmonious marriages result in a culture (the way a group of people live) that is doing well. The beginning chapters of Genesis elaborate everything about marriage- how to get married; how to stay married and how to make your marriage better.
Marriage is a sacred relationship and can be likened to the sacred relationship between man and God.
It is very vital for a married couple to physically live together for the success of the marriage. Sacrifices have to be made to ensure this.
In marriage, sleeping is an act of intimacy and exposure of one’s self.
Married partners should not use statements that presuppose that they are not dependent on each other.
Each partner has to take the other partner into account when planning and or honouring invitations.
Married couple should delight in each other. There should be some level of privacy for each other to the outside world.
