Choosing a Mate

"Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh" (Genesis 2:24).

The process of choosing who you'll spend the rest of your life with is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make throughout the entire course of your existence. To see what God says about how to make that the best choice possible, check out our material below.

Featured Content in Choosing a Mate

The Difference Between Infatuation and Love
The Difference Between Infatuation and Love
by Jeremy Lallier

In the heady world of male-female relationships, how can one know the difference between love and infatuation?

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Patience of the Saints
Mark Mickelson

The world stresses the importance of getting satisfaction now. Mr. Mickelson explores the topic of patience and the role it should play in our lives today.

Posted October 31, 2012 | 0 comments
A Time of Engagement
A blog post by Sabrina Peabody

Are you “spiritually engaged” as a Christian to your Savior? How do we act when we think of our relationship with Christ?
Posted May 29, 2012 | 0 comments
Marriage: Soon Obsolete?
Gary Petty

Is marriage outdated and antiquated? Some people think so. But what does your Creator say? Discover the vital truth.

Posted May 18, 2012 | 6 comments
What's Right With Marriage
Scott Hoefker
What's Right With Marriage

More and more voices in society attempt to run down marriage, claiming it's out of date and seeking to change its definition. But there's still much to be said for this relationship God instituted when He first made man and woman.

Posted November 4, 2011 | 4 comments
Fairy-Tale Weddings: What's for Real?
Amanda Stiver
Fairy-Tale Weddings: What's for Real?

Getting married is not all glitz and glamor. But there's a great deal to look forward to—and reason to focus on preparing.

Posted July 19, 2011 | 1 comments
At What Age Should We Marry?

The Bible does not indicate that there is a specific age at which it suddenly becomes appropriate for us to marry.

Posted December 7, 2010 | 0 comments
Dating Do's and Don'ts

Everyone knows that in most cultures dating is a prelude to marriage. But what many don't know is that how we date greatly influences the kind of marriage we will have. The way we conduct ourselves while dating is an excellent indicator of the commitment we will have to a future relationship and an indicator of the level of happiness we will enjoy.

Posted December 6, 2010 | 0 comments
Handling Those Touchy Situations

To help you establish godly standards, consider the following advice given by a panel of young Christians between the ages of 20 and 30.

Posted November 17, 2010 | 0 comments
Choose Your Love Story

God's beautiful picture of sexuality is for us to refrain from having sex until we are married and then to only enjoy sex with the person to whom we are married (1 Corinthians 6:18; Exodus 20:14).

Posted November 10, 2010 | 0 comments
God's Instruction Manual for Marriage

Marriage is one of God's most wonderful gifts to mankind. It is a treasure worth working on, cherishing and sustaining. His instructions are as valid today as ever.

Posted November 10, 2010 | 0 comments

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Marriage: Soon Obsolete?

Is marriage outdated and antiquated? Some people think so. But what does your Creator say? Discover the vital truth.

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Moral Mugwumps

In our desire for tolerance are Christians becoming moral mugwumps?

Choosing a Mate Sermons

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Commitment of Marriage
Presented by United Church of God

Everyone probably dreams of marriage as a journey through life with one person who knows how to make us smile, believes in us, holds us close, and treasures us always. While we hope the commitment path will take us to the mountaintops, sometimes it takes us through deep valleys and dark times. One of the major of keys to a successful marriage, is fully understanding the vow of commitment in marriage.

Posted August 24, 2002 | 0 comments |
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Choosing a Mate
Presented by United Church of God

A strong, solid, loving marriage is one of the greatest benefits that God has designed for this physical life. On the other hand, a turbulent, contentious marriage can be one of the greatest woes and heartaches that one can experience. Because marriage is such a life-impacting decision, it would be wise to take a look at the concept of choosing a mate.

Posted December 7, 2002 | 1 comments |
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