How to Know God's Will

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How to Know God's Will - Who should I marry?

Deciding on a spouse is one of the biggest decision of a person's life and it is often the most stressful! How to Know God's Will in a decision like this one, is very important. So how do we know God's will, especially in the area of marriage? As you know, the Bible does not come right out and say, "John, you and Sarah will get married on May 31." However, the Bible does give us some principles:

• Equally yoked - 1 Corinthians 6:14-15 says, "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?" God is very clear that believers in Jesus Christ should marry those who agree with them on eternal salvation.
  
  
• God's principles - God has established certain principles for married life. It is wise to study these principles as a couple and discuss whether or not you are in agreement. Some passages to study are Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Corinthians 7:1-16, Colossians 3:18-19, Titus 2:1-58, and 1 Peter 3:1-7. A married couple should be like-minded in these areas.
  
  
• Commitment and faithfulness - Do both people involved possess the maturity needed to join together for the rest of your lives? Marriage requires sacrifice and selflessness. Look at yourself and your potential spouse - how do you react to situations? How do you relate with family and friends? Do you agree on issues or morality, values, children, church involvement, etc.

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