Considering marriage (1 of 2)

Guests:
Randy Beer
Matt Kaufmann
Mark Streitmatter

Show notes:

• Connection of marriage to the bride of Christ.
• Our adversary would like to disrupt godly marriages.
• Value of lifelong commitment with sacrificial love.
• Love thrives in an atmosphere of commitment.
• What are pitfalls of marriage by faith? Unrealistic expectations. (Explored more in Part 2)
• Singleness is a time to get to know God; searching him out; preparing ourselves to be married and be parents.
• Marriage problems have roots before marriage.
• Need to be content in whatever state or aspect of life we are in.
• What does it mean to marry by faith? Don't try to predict what God wants. Seek God first; his righteousness. God has it all figured out; trust him.
• Faith needs to be in God, not in ourselves.
• Faith is not having it all figured out (not certainty), but certain that God will have his way.
• God is the faithful One.
• Marriage is a discernment process grounded in faith.
• Faith involves getting godly counsel.
• How do I get godly counsel?
• Elders often have a lot of experience counseling singles about marriage.
• Godly parents are helpful; ministers; a trusted friend.
• What is our picture of a godly wife/husband?
• Society says to choose wife/husband by yourself.
• ACCFS has resource for self reflection.
• Questions to ask yourself:
  • Am I ready for marriage? emotionally, financially....? 
  • Am I willing to be transparent?