Oneness in Marriage (Part 1)

Murphy Toerner

People get married for a variety of reasons:•companionship •love •security •it's the next logical step after college or after launching from one's family of origin •procreation •to appropriately satisfy sexual desires •it is a holy institution designed by God •others...There are many other possible reasons...! The one we want to focus on is "oneness." We believe that people get married to experience "oneness" or a "shared reality" with another human being. When two people get married they have:•a shared history •a common language •a deep sense of companionship •a sense of security...among other things.The idea of "oneness" is rooted in Genesis 2:24 --"the two shall become one flesh." The Revel Bible Dictionary (pp. 673-674) explains this phrase..."the two shall become one flesh" in the follow way. It suggests "the close bonding of individuals who love one another as equals and who can relate on every level of the human personality...[It] implies that husband and wife will experience the joys and sorrows of this life ... together."We assert that "oneness" is achieved when each person:•Is interested in what is going on in the other's life •Accepts the other [willingly receives] and intentionally purposes to take the good with the bad •Tries to understand the other person...to know them thoroughly.

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