Description

Your choice in marriage needs to be lifelong. There is an overemphasis of the Christian act of marriage - sex. There are so many marital failures amongst Christians. 

Scripture Text

Mark 10:2-12

Main Points or Ideas

10 Suggestions 

1. Be sure that your future partner is a believer in Jesus Christ. 
2. Companionship/Common Interests 
3. You want an opposite.  
4. Find a contented and happy person. 
5. Honesty/Trustworthiness
6. Industry 
7. Intelligence 
8. Dedication to God’s Word
9. A People-Lover
10. Unselfish 

Other Comments:

1. This is a case for social dating, no romance involved (education). 

2. Look for lasting pleasure, not immediate indulgence. 

3. A diamond isn’t forever, but it is lifelong.

4. Choose, don’t just be chosen. 

5. Have patience in picking. It is important. 

• Many of the marriages made later, last longer. 
• Fewer of the marriages made hastily last. 
• It is not a good testimony when so many rings are returned. 

Conclusion

Take care in the most important choice of your Christian life. It must last. Let us exercise care in the choices we make and have some understanding of true love.