Thank you for the question, “Which verse from the Bible would be the most appropriate for dedication at a wedding? What’s your reasoning?
Many Christians would cite Genesis 2:26–28, Ephesians 5:22–33 or I Peter. 3:1–7.
May I suggest a Bible verse of Deut. 24:5: ″If a man is newly married, he must not be sent to war or be pressed into any duty. For one year he is free to stay at home and bring joy to the wife he has married. If a man has recently married, he must not be sent to war or have any other duty laid on him.”
Here’s my reasoning:
A. The first year of marriage sets the foundation and routine for the couple. Good habits and bad habits are established after the one week honeymoon.
B. The first year provides time for the newly wed to discover more fully each other’s personality and values.
C. The first year provides the husband time to demonstrate his love and priority for her over work and even ministry. Nothing is to come between the husband and wife. It provides time for them to discuss their priorities in life, the vision and goals as a couple.
D. The first year provides the couple time to establish their communication style and to work out resolutions. Most engagements are friendly until they get into their first major disagreement. The average couple spends less than 15 minutes a day in having a meaningful conversation. It’s no wonder couples drift apart after they are married. Life takes over and gratitude is lost.
For Christians, the foundation of marriage is Christ at the center of their relationship. Deuteronomy 24 gives the how of building their relationship together as one in Christ. Time must be invested into each other.
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