Proverbs 12:4
A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful
wife is like decay in his bones.
A seminary professor told me that most ministers "marry above themselves". I believed him 20 years ago and I believe him now. The choice of marriage partner is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. I live in a house with five teenagers who fall in and out of love on a routine basis. Trying to steer in the right direction in relationships is a daunting and exhausting endeavor. The latest line has been on the difference between "attraction" and "action".
I have been telling my kids that you cannot control who you are attracted to, but you can control your actions. Beyond attraction we must look for "noble character" in the person we give our heart away to. Does the person exhibit and demonstrate actions consistent with the character of Christ? Is the person kind to others, especially to those that cannnot benefit them? Does he/she have a goof work ethic?
When looking for a mate, the best indicator is the person's current character. Our choice of spouse will build strength or cause decay.
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