BEFORE YOU SAY, "I DO!"
"Personally, I would
be quite concerned,
if a person has been married more than
once. Not trying
to judge, but that
alone is
a major issue. "
divorce due to external factors-family. Therefore, look before you leap. Observe what kind of relationship your fiancé has with his mother and sisters and notice closely how she interacts with her father and brothers. Also, take into account if there have been multiple marriages with the person you are about to marry. That says a lot about that person.
Personally, I would be quite concerned, if a person has been married more than once. Not trying to judge, but that alone is a major issue. Do not be afraid to ask questions about his/ her family and take advantage of every opportunity to go around your future spouse's family. We are in the age of knowledge; therefore, we are without excuse. Ask questions. My mother would always tell me that the fruit does not fall far from the tree. So, if a man or woman is not truly rooted in Christ and emerged in His Word and walking in the knowledge of it, there is a good chance they will have a very unhappy marriage.
The opposite is also true when they are rooted in God and His Word. This is what I tell people who are about to take the big plunge. Ask God to show you their hearts and reveal to you any hidden secrets. He loves you and wants you to have His best. Open your eyes real wide and do not allow yourself to be reeled into something you will later regret.
Marriage is a covenant not just something you do because you feel like it. Take this act seriously and watch God bless your union.
Article is taken from the April 2018 Issue.