Marriage
Children can have some interesting insights on marriage and dating!
When children were asked the following two questions, this is how they responded:
- “How does a person decide who to marry?”
Allan (age 10) said, “You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.”
Kirsten (age 10) replied, “No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you got to find out later who you’re stuck with.”
- What do most people do on a date?
Lynnette (age 8) said, “Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to
know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.”
Martin (age 10) said: “On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.”
For some practical wisdom from the Scripture, here are fifteen tips for marriage taken from a sermon by Mark Sterling:)
- Praise the positive and pray about your concerns.
- Deal with one problem at a time.
- Be Responsible for your own emotions, words, actions, and reactions.
- Be willing to change.
- Avoid emotionally charged words like you never, you always, I don’t care, whatever ….
- Don’t keep records of wrong for example: Remember when you ________.
- Avoid selfishness and share the load.
- Remove unneeded stress (don’t make decisions when you are tired).
- Work hard at communication; don’t assume the other understands.
- Guard your heart and mind.
- Give without expecting something in return.
- Practice the golden rule of Matthew 7:12.
- Date and (Listen – Learn – Love).
- Avoid trying to control your mate.
- Pray together (establish a family altar).
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