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Ellen White viewed marriage as a sacred, divinely ordained union that profoundly impacts both the couple and their future children. She taught that "in the marriage relation there is a very important step taken—the blending of two lives into one" (2SAT 270). She emphasized that Jesus desires to see "happy marriages, happy firesides" (referenced in 2SM 481.2), showing that God's intention for marriage is joy and fulfillment. **The Importance of Careful Selection** Ellen White placed great emphasis on choosing a life partner wisely. She counseled that "the choice of a life companion should be such as best to secure physical, mental, and spiritual well-being for parents and for their children" (referenced in 2SM 481.2). She warned that unions between those not adapted to each othercould result in "lifelong wretchedness" (referenced in 2SM 482.2), highlighting the critical importance of compatibility in marriage. **Unity and Identity in Marriage** In her counsel at her granddaughter's wedding, Ellen White beautifully described the balance between individual identity and marital unity: "You each have an identity of your own, but in that identity there must be a unity" (10MR 179). She taught that marriage should strengthen the bond between husband and wife, encouraging spouses to "cleave to your husband, and love him better than anyone on earth, and make his wishes your wishes" (10MR 20), while maintaining that this deepens rather than diminishes the marital relationship. **Marriage and Spiritual Life** Ellen White affirmed the sanctity of the physical relationship in marriage and opposed teachings that would undermine it. She counseled against those who promoted a sort of platonic brother and sister relationship in marriage,warning that dwelling on such views could open the way for Satan to work "upon the imagination so that impurity instead of purity would result" (1MCP 220.2). **The Broader Purpose** She also recognized that marriage involves serious responsibilities, particularly regarding children and creating a Christian home. Young people should consider "all that is involved in having children and rearing them to become all that God and the parents would like them to be" (DG 201), showing that marriage is not just about the couple but about their role in God's larger plan. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What specific counsel did Ellen White give about choosing a life partner? • What did Ellen White teach about the roles of husband and wife in marriage? • How did Ellen White address challenges and conflicts in marriage relationships? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=What+is+Ellen+White%27s+view+on+marri)