The Sermon on the Mount applied to Marriage
To start, we want us to use some scriptures from the “Sermon on the Mount” and apply them to marriage. Going through this will be a good reminder for those of us who are married as well as for those of us who want to be married someday.
- Basics that can help a marriage (Matthew 5:3-12) – All of these are qualities that a Christian is to have.
- Hindrances to spouses (Matthew 5:22-24) – A Christian works out problems.
- Lusting for others (Matthew 5:27-32) – Much different than people in the world today. Christians take this very seriously and are content with their spouses.
- Honesty in marriage (Matthew 5:33-37) – You want to stick out in the world today; simply be honest.
- Unconditional Love (Matthew 5:38-6:4) – This is the cornerstone of Jesus and His love toward us. Christian spouses are to have unconditional love toward one another (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).
- Humble prayer in a marriage (Matthew 6:6, 7:7-11) – One of the greatest blessings of a marriage is that you can pray together and for one another.
- Godly priorities in marriage (Matthew 6:19-21, 24, 33-34)
- Following Christ (Matthew 7:21-24)
If we apply the Sermon on the Mount to the marriage relationship we end up with a triangle with God at the top and spouses at each corner. As they grow towards God, they grow closer to one another. It is a beautiful and wonderful institution that God created!
What does one do if they are in a marriage to a non-believer?
I recommend two passages to help with this situation.
- 1 Peter 3:1-16 – Humble influence, not evil for evil, with sanctified hearts
- 1 Corinthians 7:10-14 – Believer sanctifies unbeliever and may save their souls
These passages are good for us all to remember when we think of helping our spouse get to Heaven!
Closing
All people are not commanded to get married. Actually there are many Christians who have made the choice to remain single in this life and dedicate their lives to the Lord. Christians dedicated to the Lord in this fashion can be very productive in His Kingdom and should always be encouraged!
But all people must be married to Jesus in order to have their sins washed away and to have eternity to look forward to (Ephesians 5:30-32). We do not need to marry someone physically, but we must marry Jesus spiritually!
To become married to Christ you must submit His commandments (John 14:15). Believe Him, Confess that He is the Son of God, Repent of your sins, be to Baptized in water to wash away your sins, and then Live your life for Him!
How about you tonight (Revelation 22:17)?
We invite all in our audience to our Bible studies on Wednesday at 7pm and Sunday morning at 9am. We would love to study God’s together with you! Please check the scriptures we have covered tonight. We want to help you in any way we can. Contact us for Bible studies by telephone, e-mail, or simply come to one of our assemblies. Contact: We assemble at 8000 River Drive in Oak Ridge at 9am on Sundays and 7pm on Wednesdays; oakridgechurch.com; zach.hardesty@oakridgechurch.com, murray.wade@oakridgechurch.com; (865) 693-1416.
Our next live program is planned for July 6, 2026 when we plan to study “Why Stop the Chariot?” and we hope to see you next time on "Speaking the Truth in Love".