Rev. Dr. Cyril G. K. Fayose, General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, has encouraged Ghanaians’ youth not to abandon marriage despite the hardships that come with it.
He advised them to rather to find a suitable husband or wife because it is ordained by God.
Many Ghanaian adolescents are increasingly dissatisfied with marriage, citing the outcomes of friends’ marriages as well as personal experience and other obstacles relating to wedlock.
However, Rev Cyril Fayose, addressing the topic “Is Marriage Still Relevant Today” on Akoma Mu NS3M broadcast show via Akoma 87.9 FM on June 20, he strongly feels that getting married is a mandate of God.
“Marriage is one of the institutions that God has decreed and not something that man has invented, making it highly relevant. God needs marriage in order to continue procreating, therefore, if we choose to forgo marriage, we shall soon become saints.” He stated.
Rev. Cyril pointed out some factors that have recently forced many people to forgo marriage and disclosed the Christian Council’s efforts to change how many young people in Ghana view the country.
“Modernity, complexity, work, education, and other commitments are making it difficult for people to find time for marriage, which is why many people are declining to get married. Nevertheless, marriage is still a vital aspect of our culture that we shouldn’t lose. It is what makes a family, and if we abandon it, we will lose our identity as a nation,” he said.
“As part of our efforts to improve marriages and family life, we train many people, including pastors, through a program called Family Life Education and Counseling.” he added.
Rev. Cyril urges the young people to remain married despite the many difficulties that come with it since the Bible demands it.
“I still believe that we should be married so that we can be together, as the Bible states that it is better to be two than one. Marriage has numerous advantages, but it is not a sin to remain single and it does not lead to heaven. It remains an essential component of our culture.”
“Not being married is not a sin, and marriage does not lead one to Heaven, yet there are many benefits to marriage. It is still a vital piece of our culture.” He concluded.
