What is the “true purpose” of marriage for Christians?

‘Jesus never forced anyone to follow him, yet his unwavering love transformed lives (Luke 22:42, Galatians 5:22–23). You can’t control your husband. But you can let the Holy Spirit shape your own heart and responses,’ says Suze Gurmeseva.

In today’s world, marriage is often seen as a personal choice driven by love, companionship, and mutual benefit seen as a contract. If a marriage no longer brings happiness, society encourages walking away. But Christian marriage is different. It is not a contract; it is a covenant. It reflects Christ’s relationship with the Church, where love is sacrificial, enduring, and redemptive (Ephesians 5:25–27).