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Ten surprising facts about marriage in the Bible

Ten surprising facts about marriage in the Bible

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:31 am by Dave Willis

Ten surprising facts about marriage in the Bible 2017-11-08T10:31:38-05:00 Dave Willis

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3. Love is an unconditional commitment, not a fickle feeling.

3. Love is an unconditional commitment, not a fickle feeling.

Couples who talk about “falling out of love” don’t really have a grasp of what love actually means. Love, by its very nature, isn’t a fairy tale feeling, but a commitment. Love is a choice much more than feeling. It’s rooted in commitment much more than compatibility. Love isn’t a story with a happy ending; love is a story with no ending.

“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” 1 Corinthians 13:7
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