Modern Marriage - Song of Solomon for today?
Modern Romance = Texting & "Fix It Yourself"
Song of Solomon = Poetic Passion & Devoted Love
Today's marriages often run on equality lingo ("I'm your partner, not your servant!") and minimal effort—no flowers, no whispers, just screens.
But flip to Song of Solomon fiery romance: "You are altogether beautiful, my darling" (4:7), longing glances, and love "strong as death" (8:6).
A CLASSIC MODERN STANDOFF—text messages instead of sweet nothings, roles blurred as we click-click past each other on our keyboards... and we're NOT LISTENING.
MEANWHILE, the real Song of Solomon paints a different picture: passionate pursuit, mutual delight, and service wrapped in love. The Shulammite longs for her beloved; he praises her as "a lily among thorns" (2:2), her love intoxicating as wine (4:10), and she declares, "I belong to my beloved, and my beloved is mine" (6:3). No entitlement here—just God-designed romance that's 100% giving.
Marriage isn't 50/50 score-keeping; it's 100/100 serving, like Christ loves the church (**Ephesians 5:25**). This cartoon gently ribs our drift toward selfishness while pointing back to Solomon's wisdom: true love delights in giving, not demanding.
MAYBE IT'S JUST ME, but our modern "techno-romance" is missing the poetry! Laugh, reflect, and maybe text your spouse something sweet today! 😊 SHARE BELOW
