Marriage vs. Church: A Decision Guide

Marriage is a universal institution that exists in every human society, serving purposes such as companionship, support, and spiritual development.

However, people also marry for personal gain, money, power, or lifestyle, as seen in the case of a lady who married her husband because he dressed well.

Married individuals tend to be emotionally and physically healthier, with stronger immune systems and lower rates of cancer and heart disease.

In Ghana, marriage holds significant cultural value, and adults who do not marry often receive little social respect, with the Akan word for bachelor, sugyani, literally meaning one who fetches firewood to cook.

The church plays a vital role in holistic development, providing opportunities for prayer, studying the Word of God, and community growth, with women generally attending church more regularly and expressing stronger faith.

However, many Christians struggle to balance marriage and church, with some men of God neglecting their families and women misusing time meant for their marriages in church activities, leading to marital problems.

To strike a balance, Christians must understand marriage as a vocation and a calling to serve God through service to one’s spouse, prioritizing family time and not sacrificing it for church activities.

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