The Bible’s traits for a happy marriage emphasize generosity, faith and shared values

Perhaps this is the most important question we receive from our children and grandchildren. 1? ”

Bible – Our great guidebook – There’s the answer.

In Genesis 24, Abraham sends his servant Eliser to find the wife of his son Isaac.

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His only instructions? We go to Haran, the place where Abraham once “created the soul.” (See the video at the top of this article.)

It was a culture that was open to God. It is the No. 1 characteristic. Find a spouse In a good place.

Eliezer arrives and sees Rebecca. She is “very fair” – it is trait No. 2.

Then he sees her drawing water not only for him but for all his camels – exhausted and Gentle act. It is characteristic No. 3: generosity.

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Based on these three, and only three, Eliezer decides. She is one.

In turn, Rebecca is only told about Isaac.

“The Torah gives us a useful sequence: “Isaac married her. She became his wife. And he loved her.”

He is wealthy. That means he can provide. And he loves God. In other words, he has strong values.

She agrees to marry him.

The Torah then gives us a useful sequence: “Isaac married her. She became his wife. And he loved her.”

Isaac and Rebecca had the best marriage in the Bible, so the formula for the happiness of a married couple deserves our remorse.

Identify some important features. Get married. Become a spouse through continuous giving. after that Love continues and grows constantly.

“We don’t give to our loved ones. We love who we give.”

The Hebrew supports this. The route of Ahaba – love is havmeans “give”.

People who enjoyed and observed A long, happy, loving relationship Know why: We don’t give to the people we love. We love who we give.

We will not “fall in love.” We grow it.

Modern culture speaks against it.

For example, I wait until I’m 30 to get married and have a child Increases the risk of infertilityboth women and men, to a variety of ranges.

Casual dates often lead to casual sex. This is so unhappy that we now call sociologists the “sexual recession.” Young men prefer video games (particularly new releases) over sex.

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Causes of repeated rejections Long term emotional wear The body is perceived as physical pain.

In the model cited earlier, people have “tested” compatibility for years. A 2016 Barna survey found that 84% of couples who live together before marriage do so to check compatibility.

Still, according to the Family Research Institute, what is the primary reason for divorce? “Basic incompatibility.”

If I’ll advise us Children and grandchildren About happy marriages, the Bible now offers a proven formula.

Discard the 100-item checklist.

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If a couple has a foundation of love that can be found in two or three core traits, they may consider preparing to ring those church bells – they are set for a great marriage.

Mark Gerson’s new book is “God was right: How modern social science proves that the Torah is true” Published by Benbella Books and distributed by Simon & Schuster (June 2025). This article is part of a series exclusively featured by Fox News Digital.