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WEDDINGS
See Also
MARRIAGE
KINGDOM HALL
In most lands a couple may marry in a private ceremony that fulfills legal requirements. If a couple chose such a ceremony, others should not criticize them or think that they must be ashamed of something. It could simply be their preference and might even have very real advantages, for example, economically in getting equipped for a fuller share in Jehovah’s service. (Luke 12:29-31) Yet, most weddings are more public, with many friends and relatives present. Thus the couple’s changed status becomes widely recognized in the community. If there is a religious ceremony or Bible talk, a spiritual element is introduced. And others can share the joy of the couple. These are positive values. Still, larger weddings do pose dangers, especially today when the world is so involved in ‘marrying and being given in marriage’ that they ‘take no note’ that the wicked system of things is soon to end.—Matthew 24:37-39.
If you envision a joyous Christian wedding in your own future, there are matters that deserve your consideration. But all of us who may be guests or participants at Christian weddings also can benefit from considering Bible counsel on this subject.
General information about Chris-tian weddings and vows can be found in the following publications: w00 5/1 19-22; w97 4/15 23-6; w84 4/15 10-15; w74 5/1 274-7; w69 1/15 57-61; April 15, 1984, Watch-tower, page 14, and the May 1, 1974, Watchtower, page 275; g00 1/8 26-7; w72 1/15 63; g00 1/8 26-7; w72 1/15
Reception and Wedding Feasts: 1 Cor. 10:31; w00 5/1 19-22; w97 4/15 24-5; w84 4/15 16-22; w69 5/1 283-6.
Marriage Ceremony and Discourse: w97 4/15 23-6; w84 4/15 10-15; w77 3/15 172-85; g74 5/22 3-6; w97 4/15 24; w84 4/15 13-14; w84 4/15 13-14; km12/81 4; km5/76 8; w82 3/15 31; km12/81 4.
—Phil. 4:5; w84 4/15 11-1.
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