WHY SHOULD A CHRISTIAN PLAN TO MARRY A FAITHFUL CHILD OF GOD?

If you are a Christian who is thinking about marriage, what kind of person should you marry? Let it be someone whom you love. There is more. Marry one who respects you, your needs, and your desires. Of course, make sure the one whom you will marry has a scriptural right to marry. And, let your heart be determined to marry only a person who is a faithful member of Jesus’ blood-bought church. Why is that so important? 

Reason No. 1: History – King Solomon’s non-Israelite wives played a huge role in turning his heart away from the Lord and causing him to sin (1 Kings 11:1-4). The only bride whom Jesus chose is one who serves God (2 Corinthians 11:2; 1:2). As a Christian, you are married to Jesus (Romans 7:4). If you choose a mate who is not, perpetual perils await. 

Reason No. 2: Priorities – A faithful saint’s top goal for his marriage is to glorify God (1 Corinthians 10:31); other things are far more important to a spouse who is not in Jesus. Jesus’ faithful followers put God’s Cause first (Matthew 6:33); a non-Christian mate will never feel comfortable with or support such a notion. 

Reason No. 3: Unity – Only two faithful servants of Jesus will be “on the same page” when it comes to their concepts of what is right and wrong in the Lord’s sight (Romans 12:9). If both spouses are not active members of Jesus’ body, they will not agree on the importance of assembling with the saints for study and worship. They also will not agree on the value of the soul and what one must do in order for his/her soul to be saved eternally (Matthew 16:26; Hebrews 5:9). 

Reason No. 4: Prayers – Prayers are hindered if one mate is not a saint (1 Peter 3:7). If he is not a member, prayers will be awkward because a Christian wife will not ask him to lead a prayer: “Mommy, why doesn’t Daddy say prayers before we eat?” If she is not a member, he will never be able to pray, “Father, forgive us of our sins,” because he has no right to ask God to forgive his wife if she is not in the Christ. 

Reason No. 5: Offspring – If you have kids, you will take to heart your duty to train them to serve the Lord (Ephesians 6:4); a non-Christian will focus only on earthly goals for the children. You will use the Bible to teach your kids about the Messiah, modesty, and meeting God in judgment. You will train them to sing about God, talk to God, and listen to God; you will do it alone. Why? Your mate will be uninterested. 

Do you plan to marry? We beg you to marry one who (1) loves God more than he/she loves you and who (2) will help you and your kids go to heaven!

(extracted from TRUTH, a monthly publication to help educate, edify, encourage, and equip the saints of God.)