Covenant Love: The Foundation of a Strong Marriage

Contending for the Word Q&A · Feb 5, 2026 · 4m

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…