It is my conviction that marriage is such a good idea, only God

Myles Munroe, teacher of wisdom and herald of divine order, once declared: “It is my conviction that marriage is such a good idea, only God could have thought of it.” In these words, he exalts the union of two souls beyond human invention, placing it in the realm of the sacred. For marriage, he teaches, is not merely a contract of law nor a convenience of society, but a design so profound, so foundational, that its origin could only rest in the mind of the Eternal.

When Munroe calls marriage a good idea, he speaks not of goodness in the shallow sense of pleasure or comfort, but of goodness in the highest sense—order, purpose, and wholeness. It is good because it brings balance to human life, companionship to solitude, and structure to the family, which is the cornerstone of civilization itself. And it is too good, he insists, to have been crafted by human wisdom alone. For human beings, prone to error, pride, and folly, could never have conceived a covenant so enduring and universal. It is therefore divine, born from the Creator’s will, not man’s imagination.

The ancients themselves testified to this truth. In the book of Genesis, it is written that God looked upon Adam and said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” And so woman was formed, not as servant, but as partner—bone of his bone, flesh of his flesh. From this union came the first marriage, not devised in the halls of kings nor written in the scrolls of lawmakers, but sanctified in the garden by the hand of God. Munroe echoes this ancient vision, reminding us that marriage is older than nations, older than laws, older even than temples, for it was born in Eden itself.

History offers us a living example of this divine design. Consider the marriage of John and Abigail Adams, who weathered years of separation as John served his young nation abroad. Their letters reveal not only love, but a covenant of respect, partnership, and shared vision. Abigail counseled him on politics and justice, urging him to “remember the ladies” in the new laws of America. He, in turn, leaned on her wisdom as much as her affection. Their union was not perfect, but it was a testament to the idea that marriage, rightly lived, becomes a partnership of strength that shapes not only families but nations.

Munroe’s conviction also warns against reducing marriage to mere convenience or sentiment. If God is its author, then it must be treated as sacred. To dishonor marriage, to abandon its covenant lightly, is to rebel not merely against tradition but against the very wisdom of Heaven. Thus his words call us to reverence, to understand that marriage demands sacrifice, humility, and fidelity, for these are the qualities that reflect its divine origin. A covenant from God must be lived with the seriousness of eternity.

The meaning of his words stretches beyond individual couples to entire societies. A community that honors marriage, that treats it as holy, builds foundations of stability and strength. But a society that trivializes it weakens its very heart. Families crumble, children wander, and trust is lost. Munroe reminds us that to protect marriage is to protect the very fabric of civilization. This is why he insists it could not have been man’s invention—for man’s ideas often falter, but God’s designs endure.

The lesson is radiant: if you are called to marriage, approach it not as a human arrangement but as a sacred covenant. Seek not only passion, but purpose. Honor your spouse not only with words, but with steadfast devotion. Protect your marriage as you would protect a treasure given directly by the hand of God. And if you are not yet married, honor the covenant still, by living with integrity and preparing your soul for its demands. For marriage, as Munroe teaches, is not merely a good idea—it is a divine one, too powerful and too holy to be taken lightly.

Thus, Myles Munroe’s words stand as both celebration and warning: “Marriage is such a good idea, only God could have thought of it.” They remind us that in marriage we touch the sacred, that in our love we echo divine wisdom, and that in our fidelity we honor the Creator Himself. To forget this is to weaken one of humanity’s oldest and strongest pillars. To remember it is to walk in harmony with Heaven’s design, building lives, families, and nations upon a foundation that cannot be shaken.