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The Reason Why What God Has Yoked Together Is Being Put Apart

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By Dr. Prentice

 

In a world spinning ever faster toward self-centered ideals and shifting moral standards, it’s no surprise that marriages today are struggling more than ever. But it wasn’t meant to be this way.

When God declared, "What God has yoked together, let no man put apart," He wasn’t just talking to third parties—He was speaking first to the very two people stepping into the covenant of marriage. The authority in marriage is clear and absolute. Success demands recognizing not just each other’s roles, but more importantly, the One who established the union.

So why are so many marriages falling apart?
Simply put: We have shifted our gaze. Instead of anchoring to God’s unchanging standards, many couples now measure their marriage by the world’s ever-evolving (and confusing) metrics—"self-love," "independent thinking," and the endless chatter of self-proclaimed psychologists and woke culture advocates.

But marriage was never about "me first." It's a covenant of commitment, not convenience.
For the man, success lies in accepting that he must lead with love, nurture, and cherish his wife like his own body. He must never allow bitterness to fester, lest he damage not just the relationship with his wife but also his relationship with God Himself.
For the woman, it’s equally vital to understand that marriage is a practical, intentional union. Emotions are beautiful, but they must not become dictators of action. Respecting the originator of marriage, over fleeting feelings, secures long-term joy.

Practical Tips for Marital Success:

  • Anchor your marriage to God’s timeless principles, not the world’s trendy slogans.

  • Understand that love in marriage is a choice, backed by commitment—not merely a feeling.

  • Lead and submit with reverence for God first, not based on each other's performance.

  • Reject philosophies that glorify "self" above sacrifice and service.

  • Regularly remind yourselves: You will answer to the One who created marriage—not culture.

Marriage isn’t complicated when the rules of engagement are respected. True happiness is not found in chasing your "rights," but in honoring your roles.

Remember: Life is simple. There's no need to complicate it.

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