4 WAYS OF GETTING MARRIAGE RIGHT (PART 1)

4 WAYS OF GETTING MARRIAGE RIGHT (PART 1)

By Yomi Adewale

The best thing that can happen to anyone in life is to get it right in marriage since it is likened to a straight way to our eternity. There is nothing like opting for divorce if it doesn’t work, so all that must be done to have a great one should be put in place even before embarking on the journey.4 WAYS OF GETTING MARRIAGE RIGHT (PART 1)

Here are some vital points on things to do in getting marriage right;

Jeremiah 1:5 KJV

[5] Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

Exodus 33:14 KJV. 4 WAYS OF GETTING MARRIAGE RIGHT (PART 1)

[14] And he said, My presence shall go with thee , and I will give thee rest.

Proverbs 14:12 KJV

[12] There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

(1) SERIOUSNESS

BE SERIOUS WITH YOUR GOD

Titus 1:15-16 KJV 4 WAYS OF GETTING MARRIAGE RIGHT (PART 1)

[15] Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. [16] They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him , being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

VALUE HIS WORD

Proverbs 13:13 KJV

[13] Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

OBEY DIVINE INSTRUCTION

Psalm 32:8 KJV

[8] I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

Proverbs 3:5-7 KJV

[5] Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. [6] In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. [7] Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.4 WAYS OF GETTING MARRIAGE RIGHT (PART 1)

(2) CAREFULNESS

Matthew 26:41 KJV

[41] Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Be careful about the following: take caution about the way you handle the following stages of your marital journey

– Choose carefully, mingle carefully

Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV

[19] I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

Choose the absolute will of God

Ephesians 5:17 KJV

[17] Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is .

Have the right FOUNDATION.4 WAYS OF GETTING MARRIAGE RIGHT (PART 1)

COURTSHIP: Period of planning, watching carefully, praying more, observation, learning, changing, asking many questions, not period of committing sins, caressing, fondling, kissing,spending weekend together in secluded place,

Hebrews 13:4 KJV

[4] Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

COUNSEL: discard ungodly counsel, embrace pre marital counsel

Proverbs 24:6 KJV

[6] For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.

WEIGH MANY THINGS LIKE

– CHARACTER OF YOUR SPOUSE TO BE (fundamental character flaws – violent person, abusive, surface character flaw)

– COMMITMENT OF THE PERSON

– PURPOSE DRIVEN PERSON

– RESPONSIBLE