Memorise: Be ye not unequally yoked together with
unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and
what communion hath light with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14. Continue...
Apart from
the choice of who to serve, choosing who to marry is another fundamental choice
that affects the destiny of an individual. A wrong choice in marriage can
negatively affect the choice to serve God. Solomon chose to marry many strange
women and they influenced him to forsake God and serve their idols. Solomon’s
earlier decision to serve the Almighty God was badly affected by
his marriages. A marriage partner can take Heaven away from the dreams of
his or her spouse and replace it with Hell. Depending on who you choose to
marry, your relationship with God will either continue to improve or
it will stop altogether. Solomon did not want to forget God who had done so
much for him, but his marriage made him to err. It is vital to look at the
factors that influence the choices we often make. There are always negative and
positive factors guiding the choices we make. Whichever you allow to guide you
will determine the kind of choice you will make.
Many people
made costly mistakes in the Bible either because they ignorantly made a choice
or because they relied entirely on their knowledge without recourse to God’s
guidance. Making a good choice therefore goes beyond human knowledge. No matter
how much you know, depending on God in making a choice is a sign of meekness
and humility. It is however unfortunate that many young folks today
don’t believe that God still chooses the right marriage partner for His
obedient children.
The Bible
in Psalm 25:9 says: “The meek will
he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.”
God guides
the meek in judgment. Judgment in this context means decision, choice or
preference.
You need basic knowledge in the areas where you have to make a choice. Nevertheless, after acquiring the requisite knowledge, you still need to depend on God.Lot chose a piece of land he knew
would be good for agriculture and he chose to relocate there. His knowledge was
perfect, but it was limited because he did not know what the future held for
that land. God later destroyed that land in the overthrow of Sodom
and Gomorrah (Genesis
13:9-12). There is nothing wrong in making a choice, but Lot ’s
mistake was that he did not seek God’s guidance in making his choice. Relying
solely on what you know in making a choice can cost you your whole life and mar
your eternal peace. As a youth, do you know enough about marriage before you
dabble into it? Do not choose by sight; having relevant knowledge and God’s
guidance are key to making the best choice.
Read: 1 Kings 11:1-4
You need basic knowledge in the areas where you have to make a choice. Nevertheless, after acquiring the requisite knowledge, you still need to depend on God.
Read: 1 Kings 11:1-4
1 But king
Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women
of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites; 2 Of the
nations concerning which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall
not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will
turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love. 3
And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and
his wives turned away his heart. 4 For it came to pass, when Solomon was
old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was
not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.
Prayer Point: Father, please guide all our youths as they embark on choosing
marriage partners.
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