Preparation for Marriage

Preparation for marriage begins long before the wedding day. It involves cultivating spiritual
maturity, emotional health, and a deep understanding of God’s design for covenant love.

The Importance from a
Biblical Perspective

God calls individuals to pursue wisdom, purity, and discernment as they prepare for marriage. A biblical foundation for marriage begins with a right relationship with God—seeking His will above cultural expectations or personal desires. Preparing for marriage in this way helps couples enter into covenant with understanding, commitment, and grace.

Key Scriptures:
  • Proverbs 19:14 – “House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.”
  • 2 Corinthians 6:14 – “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers…”
  • Ephesians 5:25 – “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church…”
  • Psalm 37:4 – “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

Next Steps

Consider enrolling in premarital counseling, reading Scripture together, and participating in a study group that explores biblical foundations for marriage and family life.

Explore Online ResourcesJoin a Support Group

Finding a Biblical Identity
in a Broken World

© 2026 Center for Biblical Sexuality

The Church Co