From the January 22 sermon “Friend with Benefits,” preached by Pastor Mark Driscoll:

God the Trinity is a friend and has friends, and he made us in his image and likeness for friendship with him and one another. Marriage is about friendship. Your spouse is to be your “lover and friend” (Song 5:16); in other words, your friend with benefits. Marital friendship is to be: Fruitful, Reciprocal, Intimate, Enjoyable, Needed, Devoted, Sanctifying. How’s your friendship with Jesus? With your spouse?

Click HERE for the entire sermon Highlights for Real Marriage #2 “Friend with Benefits.”