Avoid the marriage trap.

Published: Sept. 25, 2016, 10 a.m.

Sometimes the impression is given that questioning the church, religion, or the Bible isn't allowed. But if Jesus didn't allow questions, that would mean he wasn’t much of a teacher. During his ministry he demonstrated patience and willingness to answer all kinds of questions, both from his followers and from his opponents. Today we consider the question: Is marriage out of date? It certainly seems as though marriage is an ever-changing thing. As a result, its usefulness is sometimes called into question. In reality, however, marriage was instituted by God and its blessings are a result of his design. Whenever we’re tempted to think that marriage is out of date, all we have to do is go back to the very beginning.