The goal of marriage is oneness and unity from "summary" of The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller,Kathy Keller
Marriage is a profound union, a coming together of two distinct individuals who, in their commitment to one another, seek a oneness that transcends their separate lives. This oneness is not merely a superficial blending of two people, but a deep unity that encompasses every aspect of their beings - physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. It is a unity that involves mutual love, respect, and sacrifice, as each partner seeks to serve and support the other in a bond that is both sacred and inviolable.
The goal of marriage, then, is to achieve this oneness and unity, to become more fully joined with one another in a way that reflects the very nature of God himself. For in the Christian understanding of marriage, the relationship between husband and wife is a reflection of the relationship between Christ and his church, a relationship characterized by love, self-sacrifice, and mutual submission. Just as Christ gave himself up for the church, so too are husbands called to love their wives sacrificially, putting their needs above their own. And just as the church submits to Christ, so too are wives called to respect and submit to their husbands, trusting in their leadership and provision.
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