Chapter 30
The Honeymoon
The honeymoon is a vacation or trip taken by the newly married couple––a period of blissful
harmony, supreme happiness, utter joy and relaxation.^1 The couple must plan for some days off
work and other activities, to go for their honeymoon.
A period of two weeks to one month should be fine. We recommend that the couple travel
away from where they normally live.^2
Why the Honeymoon Is Important
- It is biblical to go for a honeymoon.
In the Bible days, the newly married man was not supposed to go to battle for one
whole year. The reason? To “cheer up his wife which he hath taken”!When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he
be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one year, and shall
cheer up his wife which he hath taken.Deuteronmy 24:5The biblically stipulated period for a honeymoon is one whole year! So if we can only afford
two weeks to a month then we should go for it.
- The honeymoon allows the couple maximum privacy.
They begin to discover each other and to explore this whole new area of marriage
as they relate more intimately and share their lives together in one place, in one
room and on one bed.