The Family & the Home Lesson 3: Preparing for Marriage.
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The Family & the HomeThe Family & the Home
Lesson 3: Preparing for Marriage
Marriage Preparation
The two most important decisions a person can make in life is (1) to say “I believe…” - become a Christian, and (2) to say “I do…” - get married
“Look before you leap!” is still good advice
Preparation for any important endeavor in life will determine the success or failure of that endeavor; marriage is no different
Marriage Preparation
Marriages often fail because of a lack of preparation; many people spend more time and money preparing for the wedding (rings, dress, flowers, music, food, etc.) than they do the marriage
The wedding ceremony is over within a few minutes; the marriage covenant is to last a lifetime
Marriage Preparation
Marriage preparation should always begin with a study of God’s marriage manual; slow down and take your time preparing; don’t forget that marriage is honorable (Heb. 13:4)
Marriage Preparation
Self-preparation: “I’m truly ready (scripturally) to be married?” Before you find the right person, you need to be the right person!
Study preparation: “Do I know all that God says about marriage and the family?”
Selection preparation: “Is the person I am interested in truly ready (scripturally) to be married?”
Marriage Preparation
It begins with parental teaching and a proper childhood up-bringing (Eph. 6:4)
Establish a good name or character (Prov. 22:1; Eccl. 12:1)
Learn and know God’s NT law of marriage (Mt. 5:31-32; 19:3-9; Mk. 10:1-12; Lk. 16:18; Rom. 7:2-3; 1 Cor. 7:10-15, 39)
Marriage Preparation
Learn all that you can about everything related to marriage and family (Eph. 5:22 – 6:4; Col. 3:18-21; 1 Tim. 2:15; 5:14; Tit. 2:4-5; Heb. 12:7-11; 1 Pet. 3:1-7)
Seek out a faithful Christian that you truly know from among good company (1 Pet. 3:7)
Marriage Preparation
Be old enough to be mature (Gen. 2:24)
Maturity is need in serving the Lord together
Maturity is needed in fulfilling marriage/parent roles
Maturity is need in working in and out of the home
Maturity is needed in raising children
Review Questions
1. What do many people spend more time preparing for, the wedding or the marriage?
2. When, where, and how does marriage preparation begin?
3. What kind of things should be considered while preparing for marriage?