Explain the principles that Christians believe should guide their personal relationships

For Christians the most important personal relationship a man and woman can experience is the one of marriage where they become living examples of the task given by God during this Sacrament. A Sacrament is an important stage in a Christian’s life. It is an action we can see, but also has an inward significance with a moment with Christ which brings us closer to God. The sacrament of marriage is witnessed by God and this should help the couple understand the importance of the commitment they are about to undergo.

Christians believe that the marriage is lifelong and this is confirmed during the wedding vows where it states, ‘till death do us part’. This means that the vows the couple take on their wedding day should influence and guide their personal relat...