Marriage is a sacred bond, a holy union between a man and woman intended to last until death separates them.
The word marriage appears 88 times in the Bible. Therefore Bible verses against marriage destroyers are to counsel and instruct you on what to do to prevent your marriage from being destroyed rather than to scare you, make you anxious, or make you question your ability to trust your spouse.
Bible Verses Against Marriage Destroyers
The Bible condemns anyone who seeks to undermine the sanctity of marriage in any way since God created marriage as a precious institution.
These are Bible verses against marriage destroyers, for those who destroy good marriages are working against God.
Matthew 19:6 – Let No Man Separate What God Has Joined Together
So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”
Matthew 19:6 (ESV)
Jesus gave the following advice about marriage. Jesus implies that a married pair is a union God has made.
Marriage is a part of how God intended for the human race to exist and was not created by man; God made it.
Jesus is against anyone who wants to separate married couples for any reason when he says, “Let no one separate” a marriage. Once a couple is married, God Himself has joined them, and their relationship is intended to last a lifetime.
Genesis 2:24- They Are One Flesh
Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.
Genesis 2:24 (ESV)
God created the first woman to be a man’s wife, companion, and assistant, and they were to coexist in perfect harmony and merge into one flesh.
Marriage was sanctified and blessed by God, not by man. God is against marriage destroyers who roam around like the devil trying to split up a couple because He has blessed their partnership.
1 John 1:9 -Confess Your Sins
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9(ESV)
John exhorts married couples in this verse to repent of their transgressions. Marriage destroyers might be outsiders or people who come to an end your marriage, but they can also be sins you commit against your partner if you are married.
It stands to reason that you would be aware of your partner’s biggest frustrations. These sins do not strengthen your marriage; instead, it is slowly destroyed. John, therefore, urges you to confess them to God and seek forgiveness because you will be pardoned.
1 Timothy 3:2 – A Married Man Must Have Self-control
Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
1 Timothy 3:2 (ESV)
However, Paul cautions that if a man is married, he must demonstrate that he is loyal, consistent, faithful, and true to his wife and not be a weak-willed man who is tempted by the lust of the flesh or a wandering eye. This does not mean that only married men can be appointed as elders; in the face of potential threats to their marriage, they must exercise restraint.
Ephesians 4:32 – Forgive One Another
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32 (ESV)
The topic of forgiveness is one that our loving God values much. Married couples should be able to demonstrate their affection and kindness for one another through the concept of forgiveness.
Married spouses are taught in this chapter to pardon one another for their transgressions. One of the things that break up marriages is unforgiveness, which leads to a buildup of bitterness and resentment.
Paul exhorts spouses to be courteous and forgiving to one another, regardless of the fault committed against them, to honor God and the pledge of the institution of marriage.
Matthew 19:9
And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.”
Matthew 19:9 (ESV)
In this passage, Jesus makes it plain that adultery is a valid reason for divorce. Even when the couple is no longer together, a Christian must leave open the possibility of forgiveness, reconciliation, and repentance. Your union ought to resemble that between Christ and the Church.
Even though we have disobeyed Christ, been so unfaithful, used God’s temple (our bodies) for immorality, etc., Christ has been so forgiving to us and hasn’t asked God the Father to annul our marriage. The union is unbreakable and unending, and married couples should aspire to be like this.
Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:27 (ESV)
God created Eve, whose bones were made of Adam’s bone and whose flesh was made of Adam’s flesh after Adam had called each type of creature by name and the male with his mate.
They were then knit together in a marriage that God orchestrated out of love because what He had joined together, no one should tear apart. Don’t allow anything to sever the bond between you who were bound together in marriage.
Hebrews 13:4
Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.
Hebrews 13:4 (ESV)
This verse strongly warns against the things that pollute and end relationships and is quite direct in its lesson on authentic Christian marriage.
Marriage can be contaminated in several ways, including fornication, adultery, homosexuality, prostitution, and many others, if it is not held in high regard. God intended for humans to be sinless in both body and spirit, and that purity included the husband and wife’s sexual union.
Keep marriage in mind as something precious. Let it be cherished just like gold, silver, and priceless jewels. Let it be honored and revered as you would the most morally superior person you have ever met.
1 Corinthians 15:33
Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”
1 Corinthians 15:33 (ESV)
In this passage, Paul reminds married couples that “Bad company ruins good morals.” Another factor that breaks up marriages is this.
As a married man or woman, you are to hold your marriage in my honor. Do not include third parties in the things concerning your marriage because most broken marriages result from bad companies (friends).
When you experience marital difficulties, rather than turning to your friends for advice, turn to God first and ask for guidance to resolve the issues because specific advice from friends has been known to ruin marriages.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)
As married individuals, you must deal with problems from your jobs, your families, and the people you interact with daily. God permits you to go through these tough times that are too much for you to handle, so you rely on God and not on your power.
However, He won’t let you experience more temptation than you can handle. And He will make way for you to escape it so you can survive. Therefore, maintain your faith in the Lord and abide in Him to resist temptations that could endanger your marriage.
Proverbs 13:20
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:20 (ESV)
This verse warns you to be careful who you associate with because “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” Your marriage is in danger if you are not watchful of the individuals in your life who have the power to influence you and if your closest friends are not devout Christians.
Hebrews 10:24
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works
Hebrews 10:24 (ESV)
You are urged to “stir up one another in love and good works” even though you are each an individual and a married man or woman.
Encourage your partner by performing kind deeds to arouse their affection. Learn to act in ways that will make your marriage more strong. Your relationship will strengthen as a result, and there won’t be any room for anything that could sully or end your marriage.
Galatians 5:13
For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
Galatians 5:13 (ESV)
God has given us enough grace to stand firm on this evil day and resist the devil and all of his worldly temptations. God has blessed us with spiritual armor to safeguard us from the ravages of the flesh.
In this passage, we are commanded to live holy and righteous lives throughout our entire lives, just as Christ did. As married people, you are to treat one another with the same respect and love that Christ showed for you when He gave His life in your place.
2 Corinthians 6:14
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:14 (ESV)
Paul forewarned them of the risks this behavior posed to their spiritual development. And this is the unavoidable result for any believer who becomes emotionally involved in unsuitable partnerships or gets caught up in deep, unsanctified connections with people from the outside world.
The basic rule is that it is best to end a relationship before it even starts if it prevents or hinders a developing connection with the Lord.
Romans 12:19-21
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:19-21 (ESV)
No matter how heinous the act committed against one or one’s loved ones, a Christian should never seek revenge on another, and God is aware of the corruption that vengeance will bring upon a man or woman.
No matter what your spouse may have done or committed against you, you must refrain from getting even or using malicious means of retaliation. It won’t make the problem disappear but it will fan the flames.
Conclusion
God created marriage as a sacred institution in the Bible; it is a lovely thing that deserves to be honored. Marriage should be handled seriously, and couples shouldn’t allow anything or anyone into their homes that would endanger or bring about a divorce.
Marriage should be a relationship where couples encourage one another in love and kindness, forgiving one another of their sins without holding onto bitterness and resentment, similar to the bond between Christ and the church (the people).
