Why Did God Invent Marriage?

Paul explains why God created marriage, focusing on Genesis 2:18 (The Voice) and the idea that it was "not good for man to be alone." He explores what God intended marriage to be — a perfectly suited companion to share life’s joys and burdens — and what marriage is not meant to be. Using a personal story of longing for marriage and reflections on appreciating a godly spouse, Paul offers practical takeaway: marriage exists to amplify good, lessen the bad, and help two become one. He also notes his choice of translation and references further reading in the show notes. A note: I used the The Voice version for Genesis 2:18 as it is a more accurate translation of the meaning of the original than many versions. I wrote about this in I Want An Ezer Kenegdo.