"Wouldn't
it be much more convenient if we could just get married and divorced at the
notary?" This is the question some couples and notaries in Spain have been
posing, and it is a controversial subject today in Spain. Here is one article
that at least broaches the topic. As you will read, some view marriage as
a simple, contractual arrangement.
The
Gospel, however, tells us that marriage is far beyond a mere contract. In
fact, God’s Word changes how we understand marriage, because marriage provides
us with picture of something supremely more important: namely the Gospel.
Ephesians 5:25 informs husbands who are to love their wives as Christ
loved the church. He gave himself up in an unconditional love for them. Husbands
live out the Gospel as a testimony or picture of Jesus Christ's willing,
sacrificial love for us, which exceeds a contract.
Lorena
and I want our marriage to be this picture. As we live in the heart
of Spanish society, our marriage will be inevitably scrutinized. Not only
must our conversation deal with the Gospel, but also our actions must reflect
the Gospel. Marriage is more than a mere contractual agreement between two
individuals; it is among other important aspects, a means of evangelism.
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