Marriage Is God's Design: Inspired by the Movie 'Back to Eden'Sample

MOJI sits on the couch. Her MOTHER, sits across from her, arms crossed.

MADAM DURO: (scoffs) So, you just decided to skip the conference? No calls, no message—nothing?

MOJI: (sighs) I'm sorry about that mum, I had to stay with the children this time. It's been a while I spent quality time with my family.

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MADAM DURO: At the very least you could have left them with their father, Abi?

MOJI: Mum, why are you talking like this? Is there anything wrong with me staying with my kids for a while to give their father a break?

MADAM DURO: Is he complaining?

MADAM DURO: (seriously) He better not!

MOJI: (surprised) Why, Mum? Why would you say that? He’s not my servant. I didn’t hire him. Let him be a father figure in peace.

MADAM DURO: (scoffs) If you didn’t know before, you should know now—you did hire him. And let me tell you, he doesn’t get to quit.

MOJI: (shocked) Mum, we’re talking about my husband here.

MADAM DURO: Do I look like I don't know that? You keep making excuses for his behavior. I’ve heard things, and quite frankly, it’s hard to ignore.

MOJI: (defensive) Mum, why are you saying this? Who’s been feeding you these stories? There’s nothing wrong with my husband or our family. He may not have it all figured out yet, but I believe he will.

United for a Cause — Raising Godly Offspring

When purpose is unknown, abuse is inevitable. Marriage is not merely a private arrangement or a source of personal satisfaction; it is a God-given stewardship with a holy purpose. One of the chief purposes of a godly marriage is to raise godly offspring—not only children born of the womb but disciples shaped in the home.

“Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?” (Amos 3:3). Agreement (shared vision, conviction, and values) is the soil out of which godly children grow. Without mutual commitment to God’s purposes, spouses drift into competing agendas and leave room for division. The enemy exploits that gap, sowing seeds of discord through comparison, pride, and outside voices.

Unity is not achieved once and forgotten; it is cultivated repeatedly. Jesus calls us to radical, ongoing forgiveness (“seventy times seven”) as the posture of the heart (Matthew 18:21–22). Forgiveness is not merely excusing sin; it is an intentional choosing to remove bitterness, restore relationship, and preserve the covenantal soil where children can thrive (Colossians 3:13). Moji’s story shows the power of premature mercy: she forgave before it was “deserved”, and in doing so she reclaimed the purpose of her marriage and protected her family’s future.

A fruitful marriage bears two kinds of seed: biological and spiritual. Parents are the first pastors of their children (teaching, modelling, and discipling). Fruitfulness looks like homes where the fruit of the Spirit is cultivated and lived out: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness. If you cannot point to spiritual growth in your household, ask: Where has the vision been lost? What practices can we restore?

Your marriage is a calling to something greater than comfort or success: it is a mission field entrusted to you to raise a lineage (biological and spiritual) for God’s glory. If you find the purpose blurred, don’t despair. Repent, forgive, realign, and walk together again. Unity is not an accident; it’s a discipline. When two walk together in agreement around God’s purposes, their home becomes an altar from which generations rise.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, You are the Author of family and the Giver of life. Thank You for the gift of marriage and the sacred call to raise godly offspring for Your glory. Lord, teach us to forgive as You forgive, to walk humbly together, and to build a home where Your Word is loved and lived. Help us nurture both biological and spiritual children who will know You, love You, and serve Your purposes in their generation. Let our marriage become fertile soil for legacy, a garden where righteousness takes root and generations flourish, in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!