Theologically speaking, marriage is the spiritual relationship (institution) established by God for man’s good and God’s glory.
Friends in the Lord I want to begin with this saying: A professor in one of his usual lecture in marriage and counselling gave a definition of marriage and he said... "Marriage is an Island where those in the island wanted to leave. But those who have not seen the island before wanted to go." Think about the above definition by answering TRUE OR FALSE
Theologically speaking, marriage is the spiritual relationship (institution) established by God for man’s good and God’s glory.
By this definition it is expected of us to make the right choice.
7 FACTORS TO CONSIDER TO CHOOSE RIGHT
1. “Young people get caught up in the romance and the physical attraction, and they don't consider whether the object of their attraction will help or hinder them in their spiritual development.
2. Ask yourself this question: Will this person help or hinder you from going to Heaven?
3. Just because a person falls in "love", doesn't necessarily mean that person you "love" would make a good spouse.
4. Hormones need to be governed by reason.
5. God made us creatures of choice.
6. In fact, our lives are a product of the choices we make.” The three Ds of Life . . . Decisions Determine Destinies.
7. Do not date anyone whom you would not consider marrying.
15 THINGS WE MUST CONSIDER FOR A LASTING MARRIAGE.
1. Become a part of a small Group for married couples.
Wisdom to stand on: Ecclesiastes 4:9 says, "Two people can accomplish more than twice as much as one; they get a better return for their labor".
2. Pray together Daily
Wisdom to stand on: James 5:16 says, "Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results"
3. Read the Holy Bible together Daily.
Wisdom to stand on: Matthew 4:4 says, "But Jesus told him, "No! The Scriptures say, 'People need more than bread for their life; they must feed on every word of God."
4. Attend Church Together Weekly
Wisdom to stand on: Romans 10:14 says, "But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?"
5. Go to a marriage seminar together to invest in the success of your marriage once a year.
Wisdom to stand on: Hebrews 13:4 says, "Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery"
6. Husbands ask your wife what type of romance and affection she likes before she is ready to have intimate sex with you and provide these romantic affectionate experiences for her every day.
Wisdom to stand on: 1 Peter 3:7 says, "In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together…."
7. Wives ask your husband what does he want you to do to be more sexy and attractive to him listen closely without interruption and apply your husband‘s idea of sexy often.
Wisdom to stand on: 1 Corinthians 7:3 says, "The husband should fulfill his wife‘s sexual needs, and the wife should fulfill her husband‘s needs."
8. Plan a date night once a week.
Wisdom to stand on: Proverbs 5:18 says, "Let your wife be a fountain of blessing for you"
9. Husbands treat your wife like a QUEEN
Wisdom to stand on: Proverbs 31:31 says, "Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.
10. Wives treat your husband like a KING.
Wisdom to stand on: Proverbs 14:1 says, "A wise woman builds her home…"
11. Wives get your hair done and get a new outfit just for your husband and tell him he is the special occasion treat him like a king.
Wisdom to stand on: Esther 2:13 says, "When the time came for her to go in to the king, she was given her choice of whatever clothing or jewelry she wanted to enhance her beauty."
12. Say I love you every day.
Wisdom to stand on: Song of Solomon 5:8 says, "Make this promise to me, O women of Jerusalem! If you find my beloved one, tell him that I am sick with love." Young Women of Jerusalem:"
13. Husbands do some housework and also cook once in a while.
Wisdom to stand on: Hebrews 10:24 says, "Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds." Resource to apply Wisdom: Book: "Husbands Love Your Wives and Wives Be Good to Your Husbands"
14. Husbands spend time with your wife doing things that she would like to do schedule time to do them with her.
Wisdom to stand on: Ephesians 5:28 says, "In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man is actually loving himself when he loves his wife."
15. Send love note emails to one another
Wisdom to stand on: Song of Solomon 4:10, says "How sweet is your love, my treasure, my bride! How much better it is than wine! Your perfume is more fragrant than the richest of spices."
I hope this has been helpful to you. Let's connect on WhatsApp or Phone call if you have any question. Thanks for reading.
Kind regards,
REV. DAVIS OSEI
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REV. MINISTER | MENTOR | SPEAKER
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