Ellen Chat Conversation

Ellen White viewed marriage as a "sacred institution" (10MR 197.4) ordained by God in Eden and sanctioned by Christ, serving as a "symbol of the union between Christ and His church" (CCh 127.1). She emphasized that marriage is not a matter of chance or a "lottery," but a divine plan where "woman should be united with man in holy wedlock" (10MR 197.4). This union is intended to create families that serve as "symbols of the family in heaven" (DG 180.2). Because of its sacred nature, she cautioned that it should be entered into with "calm reason and unimpassioned judgment" (LYL 40.1), rather than being driven by . A key insight from her writings is that the marriage ceremony itself does not instantly create a perfect union. She noted that "few couples are completely united when the marriage ceremony is performed" (MH 359.5). Instead, the "real union of the two in wedlock is the work of the after years" (CCh 129.3). This process involves a "blending of the two" through "true, heart affection" (10MR 184.1). For practical application, those considering marriage should seek "divine counsel" to ensure their course is in "harmony with the will of God" (LYL 40.2). The ultimate goal is for a husband and wife to be "linked together in His work" to carry it forward in "wholeness and a holiness" (CCh 130.4). In summary, marriage is a lifelong commitment that requires the same spirit of love and sacrifice that Christ shows to His church, growing deeper and more unified through the years. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the process of two people becoming "one" after the wedding? • How should a person prayerfully consider choosing a life partner according to her writings? • What is the relationship between a happy marriage and the "family in heaven"? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=marriage+wedlock+matrimony)