How can we apply the wisdom of Song of Solomon 1:1 today? The Superlative Love Song “ ‘The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s.’ ” (So 1:1) Why the Title Matters Today • “Song of Songs” mirrors phrases like “King of kings” or “Holy of holies,” signaling the highest and best. • Scripture thus elevates marital love to a place of honor—not casual, not trivial. • Christ honors marriage (Matthew 19:4-6; Hebrews 13:4); so should we. Seeing God’s Design for Marriage • One man, one woman, covenant commitment (Genesis 2:24). • Passion and tenderness are not worldly inventions; they originate with God. • Ephesians 5:25-33 links this love to Christ and the church—self-giving, sacrificial, enduring. Guarding the Supremacy of God-Given Love • Treat spouse (or future spouse) as a unique, top-priority relationship. • Resist culture’s trend to downgrade marriage through jokes, media portrayals, or disposable commitments. • Celebrate anniversaries, small milestones, and daily faithfulness as acts of worship. Cultivating a “Song of Songs” Mind-Set • Speak words that build up (Proverbs 18:21; So 4:7). • Practice exclusive devotion—emotional and physical fidelity (Proverbs 5:18-19). • Keep romance alive: planned dates, handwritten notes, unhurried conversation. Placing Christ at the Center • Pray together and read Scripture as a couple—uniting spiritual intimacy with physical affection. • Let 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 define love’s character: patient, kind, humble. • Invite the Holy Spirit to bear fruit in the relationship (Galatians 5:22-23). Practical Takeaways – Honor marriage publicly and privately. – Schedule regular, tech-free time with your spouse. – Guard eyes and heart from false substitutes (Job 31:1; Matthew 5:28). – Speak blessing over your home: gratitude, affirmation, Scripture memory. – Model godly love to children and younger believers, showing them the “Song of Songs” is worth pursuing. Verses to Keep Close • Songs 1:1 — The superlative of marital love. • Genesis 2:24 — God’s foundational pattern. • Ephesians 5:25-33 — Christ-centered marriage. • Hebrews 13:4 — Honor the marriage bed. • 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 — Love’s daily description. |
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