a. Never marry out of infatuation.
b. Never marry out of lust or because of sex, money or beauty alone. Prov. 31:30
c. Never marry out of sympathy.
d. Never, never marry Satan’s agent: he or she will destroy you.
e. Never marry because of pleasure from others.
f. Never marry someone just because of pregnancy.
g. Never marry because of parental or societal pressure.
When a man chooses to marry a woman, he has chosen a lover, the mother of his children and a help-meet. A woman consenting after courtship to go ahead with marriage is not only choosing a husband; she is choosing her destiny. She is handing over control over her life to that man. The man becomes the greatest influence on her to drive her either to success or failure in life. Even if he backslides to be an unbeliever, his decision binds on her. Never marry a man you cannot submit to. Remember that Ananias determined the destiny of Sapphira; in the same way Delilah, Jezebel and Eve influenced their respective spouses.
In conclusion, the period of courtship, if not abused, can be a very enjoyable and rewarding experience which prepares the couple for more smooth adjustment to each other later in marriage. God can use committed couples who have integrity as battle-axes to break the current vicious cycle of Christian compromise and ungodliness that is engulfing the Christian community. On the other hand, if it is abused, God can pass a vote of ‘no confidence’ in you. There are certain spiritual heights heaven will not grant you again should you fail during the period of your courtship.
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