01. The Law
People wept at the altar, but God refused them. Why? "Because the LORD was witness between you and the wife of your youth, to whom you have been faithless."
"Though she is your companion and your wife by covenant."
02. The Mechanics
The mechanic is Verticality. Marriage isn't just two people; God is the third party, the Witness. Betraying a spouse is betraying God. Breaking horizontal covenant blocks the vertical altar.
03. The Application
How do you treat vows? Loyalty in relationships reflects loyalty to God. Honor the covenant. God backs those who keep their word, even when feelings change.