Sunday, May 4, 2014

How to Find a Really Great Wife...





How to Find a Really Great Wife in Ten Days or Less.

Interested in marriage?  If so, what can the Bible tell us about finding a potential spouse?  Genesis chapter 24 shares the story of a search for a wife. The passage has some great truths on what to look for in a potential spouse.  Below are some points from the passage. .

1) Decide beforehand what the non-negotiables are. Vs 1-5

2) Make a Commitment not to Compromise in the essentials. Vs 6-9

3.     Make prayer a starting point when looking for a new relationship. Vs 12 “then he prayed” 

4.     Put yourself in a place to find the type of person you want. Vs 13 “see, I am standing besides this spring…”

5.    Take advantages of opportunities that reveal inner character and values. Vs 14 “By this I will know…”

6.     Don’t Rush – take time to watch and learn what they are really like. Vs 21 “watched her closely”

7.     At each step of the way, look for God’s hand in the relationship. Vs 21 “to learn whether or not the Lord made his journey successful”

8.     When you find the right person, thank God for it! Vs 26-17 “Praise be to the Lord”

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