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Wedding Ceremony
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Marriage is an institution of God and monogamy is a divine, institution of the church. Both institutions are in process of fulfillment during a pure wedding. At Least Four People: Two Guarantors and the Marrying Couple
I would prescribe things to assure purity and be simple: One guarantor (the daughter's father or guardian) say, "I give this bride in respect of chastity according to Ex. 22 and Dt. 22, KJV." Another (the son's father or guardian) say, "I give this groom in respect of monogamy (I Cor. 7:27 and I Timothy. 3:12, KJV), and that he has no obligations to any former virgins. You will be joined together at consummation (Gn. 2:24, KJV)." Or, I would prescribe things to assure purity and be simple: One guarantor (the virgin daughter's father or guardian) say, "I give this bride in respect of chastity and that she is not as ‘the whore in her father’s house’ in Dt. 22:21 (KJV)." Another (the son's father or guardian) say, "I give this groom in respect of monogamy (1 Cor. 7:27 and 1 Ti. 3:12, KJV), and that he has no pre-marital sex obligations to any former virgins. You will be joined together at consummation (Gn. 2:24 KJV)." However, in the case of a previous virgin consummation fulfilled as a one night stand and remedy with continuation of no promiscuity, the same guarantees and recognitions with an alternative declaration of marriage: “You have been joined together” (Gn. 2:24 KJV).
The lovely ceremony of Michael and Grace Turk was not specifically exercised as above, but their lifestyle and promotion of God, marriage and chastity was evident: Links: Virginity Deposit: Pre-consummation Nevertheless, beware, fornication-marriage (not biblical marriage) -- or folly marriage -- marrying a woman without virginity is sin. Gracious inner person, not jewelry wearing and outward appearance Faithful Community And Dowry Price
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