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2 ture’s wisdom. However, even though he used Scrip- ture as his foundation, he was very intentional in keeping his talk accessible and practical for Christians and non-Christians alike. The acclaimed author continually urged the au- dience to make what he termed a “wise marital choice” – a choice informed by real character strength and spiritual strength. For this end, Thomas supplied an alternative “checklist” of six qualities to look for in a potential spouse, and to be cultiv