It is the union of two-an unmarried male and an unmarried female-who have agreed to live together in love for the rest of their lives. Marriage is a holy estate instituted by God  in the Scripture as honourable to all who enter it lawfully in true love. It was confirmed by Christ's solemn Word and hallowed by His gracious presence at the marriage feast in Canaan of Galilee,and is declared by the great Apostle Paul as signifying the mystical union between Him and His Church.Therefore,it ought not to be entered into lightly, unadvisedly or wantonly, but thoughtfully, reverently, discretely, soberly and in the fear of God, duly considering the causes for which it was ordained.