Wedding Rings\u2026<\/em>vary greatly, depending on the preferences of the giver and receiver. They are also referred to as wedding bands. Joanne slipped a plain white gold one on my finger December 27, 1958. I love it because I love her. It\u2019s actually the only item of jewelry I wear. Her ring has a diamond.<\/p>\n It is widely believed that the first examples of wedding rings were found in ancient Egypt. Relics dating back as far as 3,000 years ago, including papyrus scrolls, show evidence of braided rings of hemp or reeds being exchanged among a wedding couple. Egypt viewed the circle as a symbol of eternity, and the ring served to signify the never-ending love between the couple. This was also the origin of the practice of wearing the wedding ring on the ring finger of the left-hand, which the Egyptians believed to house a special vein that was connected directly to the heart.<\/p>\n Only until the late 19th<\/sup> century, the vast majority were single ring ceremonies for the bride. Double ring ceremonies make up about 80% of American wedding ceremonies. Today, many couples are opting to skip the ceremony; move in, till you move out! No ring necessary! Why complicate things? Commitments are old hat, and what\u2019s more, what difference does a ring on your left hand make anyway?<\/p>\n The answer is none, if the vows are meaningless. Better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, until death separates us. \u201cThat sounds so complicated and binding; where\u2019s the freedom part come in\u201d you ask. \u201cWhat will I do if she turns possessive on me?\u201d \u201cMaybe a better situation comes along for either of us.\u201d This is the U-Haul mentality! Rent a new place, remove my earthly possessions, and I\u2019m out of here. No boundaries, no restrictions, pure freedom! Or, at least one would be led to think so.<\/p>\n But when one goes against the moral design of God, consequences are imminent. Handling human failure through the use of worldly wisdom is a recipe for disaster. Christ\u2019s words spoke truth about this issue as He addresses a question by the ever-present Pharisees.\u00a0 \u201cHave you not read that He who made them at the beginning \u2018made them male and female,\u2019 and said, \u2018for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh\u2019? So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate\u201d <\/em><\/strong>(Mt. 19.4-6).<\/p>\n Rings reflect \u2018eternal\u2019\u2014no beginning, no end! While it is not the ring but the commitment that makes a marriage, it is such a strong reminder, and witness, of your covenant with your spouse. Fathers<\/em>, husbands,<\/em> I\u2019m speaking directly to you. There can be no stronger statement to your kids than honoring your vows, loving your wife, their mother, and staying the course. Sure, there are trials, some severe, but the deepest sense of joy is pleasing God who ordained you as the head and leader of your family. Operate by faith and God is going to honor that faith with His blessing on you and your family\u2014GUARANTEED!<\/p>\n Dad, are you willing to take a stand, draw a line in the sand, and go against the world\u2019s system? It won\u2019t be easy, you\u2019ll be ridiculed, but in the end as well as along the way, your deep sense of dedication will speak volumes to a world that has lost its bearings. Your family is counting on you, and a redemptive God is cheering for you! Take a new look at your ring\u2014even more so at your covenant!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Eternity Wedding Rings\u2026vary greatly, depending on the preferences of the giver and receiver. They are also referred to as wedding bands. Joanne slipped a plain white gold one on my finger December 27, 1958. I love it because I love her. 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Commitment<\/h3>\n