Marriage is a sacred institution instituted by God, regulated by His commandments, and blessed by our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a covenant relationship that involves commitment, promises, and responsibilities, and is to be held in honor among all men. The terms of marriage, including who may marry whom, are regulated by God, and the Christian is not allowed to marry a non-Christian. The essence of marriage is commitment, and the vows exchanged in marriage are a public declaration of that commitment, promising to love and cherish one another in good times and bad, in sickness and in health, as long as they both shall live.
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