Genesis 2:24 says, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” God created man and woman to be unified, and so to procreate. In Genesis 1:28 it says, “And God blessed them. And God said to the, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” However, marriage isn’t for everyone. 1 Corinthians says, “I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord. But the married man is anxious about worldly things, how to please his wife. There are several benefits to getting married and starting a family. John Shore wrote in his article titled Why Marry? that the decision to marry is ultimately a choice to either spend you life alone, or spend it with another person. That unification with another person brings companionship, selflessness, and someone to share your pain and struggles with, as well as the less expensive payments, …show more content…
Balswick, he explains that at the basis of a family must be a covenant of commitment, which has love at the core. This commitment develops into grace, a sense of beliefs and values, intimacy and trust. Balswick states that there are many benefits in getting married and starting a family, including; a feeling of belonging, someone to share joys but also struggles with, security, and enjoyment. Also one of the main benefits of having kids would be joy in watching them grow, mature, and change. Being married and starting a family is a big decision, and it could lead to a lot of stress, but there are also many benefits that go along with having a family. Having a family is not for everyone, and it is important to understand God’s will for your life. Also to know that God works in all people, whether they are married or