QUESTION: What is the right metaphysical interpretation of consummating a marriage, and what spiritual truth can bring harmonious sexual relationship in a Christian marriage?— A READER IN SUNA MIGORI, KENYA A1 The traditional formula for consummating a marriage requires a legal ceremony and sexual intercourse—coming from the idea that marriage is primarily for producing legally recognized offspring. But legalism sparsely feeds the heart.
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