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b"I\\u2019m tired of listening to sentimental, slurpy talks on marriage during weddings and in Sunday school and in sermons. They have about as much depth and reality to them as a Hallmark card. The fact is, marriage is many things\\u2014in fact, it\\u2019s everything except slurpy and sentimental.\\xa0\\nMarriage is glorious: it\\u2019s a burning strength and joy. Marriage is hard: it\\u2019s blood, and it\\u2019s sweat, and it\\u2019s tears. It\\u2019s defeats, and it\\u2019s victories. It\\u2019s almost everything except sweet.\\xa0\\nWe\\u2019re in a series on the Bible\\u2019s view of marriage. We\\u2019ve already looked at the power, the definition, and the priority of marriage. We look now at 1) the great purpose of marriage, and 2) what this purpose means in practicality.\\nThis sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on September 8, 1991. Series: Marriage. Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33.\\nToday's podcast episode is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation."