Fourth Reading: Marriage, Intimacy, and Prophecy
“Now, return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet. He will pray for you, and you will live.”
In the hearts of every man and woman who are married lies a hidden, secret point of deep love for one another. However, it is not enough for this love to remain concealed, even if it is felt emotionally. It must be revealed within the relationship between the couple. When love remains a concealed secret in their hearts, each partner may fear that the other does not love them, potentially destabilizing the relationship. Love does not need to be put openly on display for everyone to see, but it is crucial that it be clearly evident to the couple themselves. Revealing the secret of love (the inner experience of the sefirah of loving-kindness), serves to establish and build the home and the reality or world.
