Leaving and cleaving can often be hard for couples. Follow these 3 suggestions to help cling to your spouse.
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It is common in many Christian circles to talk about the fact that we are to ‘leave’ our parents when we get married. But this is only half of the story!
God says not only to ‘leave’ but also to ‘cleave’. “For this cause a man shall leave his father and his mother, and cleave to his wife; and they shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24).
The word ‘cleave’ here means to ‘stick to’ or ‘cling to’. It is the same word used to describe Israel’s relationship to the Lord: they are to ‘cling’ to Him (Deut 10:20).
In the same way, we are to ‘cling’ or ‘stick to’ our spouse; they are our primary human relationship.
Here are several suggestions for truly leaving your parents’ authority and cleaving to your spouse for help, comfort, and advice in decision making:
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