“House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.” Proverbs 19:14
March 15, 2023
Wisdom tells us that a marriage partner should not be sought too hastily. The book of Proverbs has much to say about marriage and the kind of home that is a building block for a stable society. House and wealth will come about in the natural course of things. However, the finding of a wife who has a good head on her shoulders is a special gift from God. If you haven’t married yet or if you know some single young people, pray that you or that single person will not select a mate based simply upon their looks (“Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman without discretion.” Prov. 11:22). Don’t select a mate without giving adequate time for knowing who she or he is really like. Don’t select a mate when you are on an emotional rebound from another relationship. Wisdom tells us that a future marriage partner should be one who fears the Lord (“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Prov. 1:7).
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“Heavenly Father, I pray for those I know that are not yet in a marriage. Protect them from unwise decisions and bring along a future spouse who will be a special gift for the years to come.”