The underlying factor in establishing a proper postmarital relationship with parents and in-laws is in learning to prayerfully submit to the Scripture. It says: “for this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh“ (Genesis 2:24). It Read More…
The following are some quotes on the issue of leaving parents (on the husband and wife’s part) to cleave to your spouse. They come from a radio interview. It is part of an eight part radio interview series, which was put together by the ministry of Family Life Today. It is Read More…
Prior to marriage, we all have a number of loyalties and dependencies. But as soon as we take that wedding vow, our primary human relationship becomes our spouse. This brand-new relationship forever alters previous associations, even of the best sort. Problems emerge whenever individuals do not sever emotional ties to old Read More…
We think when we marry that we are just marrying our “intended.” That’s what we think. But in reality, there are a lot of other people who jump in to influence the marital relationship. Family and friends of the wife and of the husband show they are supportive or adversarial Read More…
The Bible tells us we are to leave our father and mother and cleave to each other after we marry. It tells us, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined (cleave) to his wife, and they shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). Did you know:
Failing to leave your parents hurts them in the long run as well as your mate and yourself. Agree together on a mutual plan to leave the authority of your parents. And then you must truly cleave to your mate. Here are several suggestions for truly leaving your parents’ authority Read More…
In Genesis 2:24 we read, “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” This principle is repeated in Ephesians 5:31. God’s pattern for marriage involves the “leaving” of parents and the “cleaving” to one’s mate. Read More…
Because my husband and I had experienced multiple encounters, we had to sort through a lot of confusing thoughts and emotions regarding forming oneness. We were especially confused on leaving and cleaving matters. As divorced individuals, we brought baggage into our marriage. To succeed this time, would require us to Read More…
