Marriage is not sustained by emotion, compatibility, or shared interests. According to Scripture, marriage is upheld by covenant love a binding, God-ordained commitment rooted in God's own faithfulness. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins answers the question: Why is covenant love essential to a strong marriage? Anchored in Malachi 2:14, this teaching explains why marriage is not a contract to abandon when it becomes difficult, but a covenant to be kept—because God has kept His covenant with us in Christ. This episode explores how covenant love: • Provides security and stability. • Builds trust through faithfulness. • Embraces sacrifice, repentance, and forgiveness. • Endures hardship when emotions fade. • Reflects Christ's steadfast love for His church. If your marriage feels weary or strained, this episode calls you back to the faithfulness of God and reminds you that strong marriages are built not on comfort, but on covenant faithfulness. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/
