The Origin of Man and Woman

God creates man, and then woman out of man. Bonds were established.

In Genesis 2, God demonstrates HIS incomparable power by making man out of dust and with a breath of life in his nostrils. HE advised Adam not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil to avoid death. In addition, HE didn’t want the man to be alone and so, a comparable helper was granted. HE let Adam name the living creatures, including the one made by God with the man’s rib.

God is our creator, the true master. HE is omnipotent and a living God that gives life. If Adam and Eve didn’t eat the forbidden fruit, they might live on without death. Isn’t it awesome? Eternal life is possible as long as we follow God’s word.

The master and servant relationship was established for God creates us and we belong to HIM. It’s comforting to learn that God is a master of love. HE cares for our well-being and gives us the best. HE gave Adam the honor of naming other living creatures and a comparable helper, whom he called woman.

God is very considerate and delicate. HE emphasizes the help to man. So a sacred bond was granted, taking aim at Adam and his wife complementing each other. The man and the woman were from one flesh and they help each other to be one again, to achieve a more bountiful wholeness.

This marital bond, the most ideal one, begets other human relationships. We have father and mother, siblings, relatives, neighbors, friends and so on, enriching our life. Adam and Eve are the earliest ancestors.

Nowadays many people forget marital bond is the oldest relationship between humans, a scared one granted by God. They treat marriage too casual. When people don’t set their heart pure with abound love and righteousness in forming and maintaining their marriage, they go astray easily due to all kinds of temptations. Then, the marital bond will be contaminated, made fragile and broken up, yielding to misfortune and hurt rather than happiness and wholeness.

The two bonds aforementioned are noble themselves, aiming at human’s welfare. But many people do not obey God and violate the marital bond with wicked mind and evil doings. It’s definitely important to have these two precious bonds going back to the right track; otherwise, we cannot enjoy God’s grace and yield the utmost benefits.

Let’s pray to God:

“Glory to our heavenly Father, thanks for being our creator, true and kind master. Abundant in love and care, You concern our welfare and give the man a comparable helper to form a sacred bond. Pray that more people fully understand the truth of marriage and take it seriously by fulfilling their marital obligations. Please help the married couple be in one, loving, kind, royal and righteous to each other so that they can attain the utmost happiness. Amen.”