Preserving the Future: Why the Biblical Family Unit is the Foundation of Society
December 23, 2025
Christmas is the most recognized holiday around the globe. While much is associated with Christmas—lights, traditions, and holiday cheer—nothing is more trademark to Christmas than spending time with family and loved ones. The family is a powerful community. Yet, modern society has attempted to redefine and diminish the family unit, suggesting that it is fluid and subject to societal interpretations. This is not just unbiblical; it is damaging to our society. The nuclear family is not subject to individual interpretation. It is a permanent institution and the bedrock of civilization with numerous benefits.
The Biblical prescription for marriage—one man and one woman in a monogamous, faithful, lifelong relationship—is the best for individuals. Marriage cultivates trust and selflessness, the social glue of civilization. Strong marriages act as “commitment devices,” creating support and cooperation. On a practical level, Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research revealed that married couples achieve a higher standard of living through shared consumption, stretching income, and building financial resilience. As a result, marriage is preferable to modern alternatives like cohabitation. Pew Research shows that married couples are more likely to trust their partners to be faithful, act in their best interest, and tell the truth. Cohabitation fosters the wrong perception: the mindset that moving on is easy. Consequently, cohabitating relationships are far more likely to end. The Institute for Family Studies reports this holds even in Europe. Commitment is essential for a thriving relationship, and the Biblical standard creates that commitment.
