Marriage

EFFECT OF MATURITY ON MARRIAGE

July 8, 2016

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NUMBER-ONE NEED OF YOUR HUSBAND IN MARRIAGE

By Bisi Adewale

Maturity defines a period of definite growth. It is at this point animals can reproduce their kinds and plants become fruitful. In human beings, it marks a time of deep positive emotional, moral and, of course, spiritual development which enhances a meaningful life. The result of this development is evident in the quality of behaviour and character of the individual human being. Where this kind of development is yet to fully take shape like, for instance, teenage time, marriages between such young people suffer a great setback. In fact, recent Statistics have shown that a marriage between two teenagers has about sixty-five percent possibility of breaking up within the first three years. Hence, maturity before marriage should be carefully considered.

Why Maturity:

Marriage is not for boys and girls. It is for men and women Genesis 2:24-25.

Only mature men can make marriage work.

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Marriage is for somebody who is legally recognized as an adult.

It takes a mature person to accept responsibility.

TYPES OF MATURITY

Maturity is not simply based on age or physical appearance; it involves a lot of things, namely:

Physical maturity. Anybody that wants to get marry must NOT be a teenager. He must be mature physically. Marriage is neither a crèche nor a day care; it is a place of work and responsibility. Based on information gotten from counseling people, we recommend the following ages:

The woman to be at least 21 years
The man to be at least 25 years

Financially maturity.

The couple must be willingness to work and provide for the family.
There must be regular income.
There must be prudence.

Spiritual Maturity

The couple must be born again.
They must be filled with Holy Ghost.
They must understand God’s principles on marriage as they relate to leadership, love, parenting, submission, contentment, commitment, faithfulness, responsibilities, oneness and so on (Genesis 2:24-25, Matt. 19:4-6).
They must pass the test in 2 Pet 1:5-9.
They must submit to quality prayer life.
The couple must likewise love the Bible.
They must be steadfastly working for God.
They must regularly spend quality time with God in Bible study.

Social Maturity. The couple must strengthen their ability to make and keep friends, willingness to say “I am sorry” when wrong, and to commend, appreciate, and praise. They must be readily willing to change and adjust where necessary.
Sexual Maturity.