The sermon emphasizes that God commands us to protect our marriages, a divine institution.
- Understand God's Commands Correctly: The Pharisees' attempt to trap Jesus with questions about divorce revealed their misinterpretation of Moses' allowance for divorce, which was due to "hardness of heart" and meant to protect women, not encourage easy separation. Jesus highlighted that sinful human hearts often seek loopholes in God's laws, and misinterpreting scripture can lead to destructive consequences.
2. Fight for Your Marriage, as it Belongs to God: Jesus reiterated that marriage, from creation, is between "male and female" who "become one flesh." This sacred union, created by God, is not to be separated by man. Marriage reflects the Gospel and our union with Christ. Divorce, a consequence of sin, brings widespread devastation. Therefore, Christians should highly value marriage, submitting their marital decisions to God's will and fighting to preserve this divinely established bond.
