Introduction

With the growing diversity of family structures around the world and the erosion of family values, many men and women are turning to prayer and the scriptures to understand God’s direction for family life. In doing so, they are discovering the family order God has established and how it differs from the model portrayed by the Western world.

Under God’s Family Order, two women who already share a close friendship could be joined to the same godly man and together build a godly household alongside other women.

The most important thing for a woman to seek in a man is one who walks closely with God, understands his mission, and knows how to teach and lead his women and children. If she is not confident in his ability to do this, the relationship is destined to struggle—even if its beginning feels wonderful.

Glossary of Terms

Three-Way Covenant

A sacred agreement involving God, a man, and a woman. This term is used in place of “marriage” to emphasize the spiritual nature of the union rather than its legal recognition by the state. It signifies a covenant made directly with God and each other.

Covenant Man

A man who has entered into a Three-Way Covenant with a woman and God. This term is used instead of “husband” to distinguish a God-centered relationship from a state-defined legal marriage.

Covenant Woman

A woman who has entered into a Three-Way Covenant with a man and God. This term is used instead of “wife” to distinguish a God-centered relationship from a state-defined legal marriage.