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Questions to Ask Before You Say “I Do”

  1. Is your partner truly saved? Our generation preaches salvation without conversion/repentance because of the subject of grace. This question is very important because you’re about to commit your destiny into the hands of that person.
  1. Is your partner God-fearing and committed or is he/she just a church-goer?
  1. Are you both really compatible? Amos 3:3 – there should be a level of agreement and connection between you. You must be compatible in your soul (thinking and beliefs), spirit (faith beliefs), purpose and body (sex related matters etc.)
  1. Is your partner really good for you? Is he/she the right person for you. Before you conclude about somebody, don’t have body connection yet so that you can hear clearly from God.
  1. Is he wise and intelligent? At some point, you and your partner will need to converse with others in public or at gatherings, is he/she capable of this?
  1. Can you love him/her for life? Can you love that shape for life?
  1. How long has he/she been saved? You should know this.
  1. Are you sure of God’s approval? Approvals you need to get – a. Parental, b. God’s, c. Self. Do not let anyone force anyone on you, you must self approve who you’re going to be with.
  1. Do you know his/her strengths and weaknesses? You both must compliment each other.
  1. Do you know what you really want in a relationship? Ask what your partner wants in marriage – some just want trophy wives, money etc.
  1. Does he or she have the qualities you cannot do without? What are those things in the person you haven’t found in others and you can’t do without.
  1. Can he/she complement your purpose and vision in life?
  1. Do you both have a vision and purpose? Body contribution is cheap, vision contribution is priceless!
  1. Can you proudly introduce him or her?
  1. Is he/she rigid or flexible?
  1. Do you relate to each other as friends? This is the only way to keep your marriage going.
  1. Do you accept his/her friends as your friends?
  1. Are your Genotypes compatible?
  1. What’s his/her HIV status?
  1. Are you both drug free? Does he/she have a drug problem?
  1. Are you both alcohol free?
  1. Are you both medically fit and free from terminal diseases?
  1. Are you genuinely attracted to each other or just lusting after each other?
  1. Do you have a regular source of income?
  1. What is the foundation of your relationship? Lies, sex, pity, money?
  1. Do you spend quality time communicating with each other?
  1. What does your parents and pastors think about your relationship?
  1. What kind of reputation does your partner have?
  1. How does your partner relate with your friends?
  1. Do you both understand what love really is?
  1. How often do you discuss sexual matters?
  1. What level of education threatens your partner?
  1. Have you had series of arguments or fights? Have they led to violence?
  1. Do you know your spouse’s doctrinal belief?
  1. What kind of home is he/she from?
  1. How does he/she value spiritual matters?
  1. Is he proud of you in public?
  1. What’s the history of cheating in your relationship?
  1. How do you settle disputes?
  1. What can you say about your temperament?
  1. Does he get angry easily?
  1. How were you treated during times of sicknesses and weaknesses?
  1. Has he ever invested in your business or life?
  1. How often does he/she give to you?
  1. How often does he/she demand for sex?
  1. What’s your spouse’s love language?
  1. How do you feel around them both in public and in private?
  1. Is your spouse lazy or hardworking?
  1. Does your spouse respect or disrespect his/her parents?
  1. Have you met his/her family members?
  1. Were you accepted or rejected by the family members?
  1. Have you taken time to pray against negative family records?
  1. How often do you go for counseling? Even in marriage.
  1. Is there any hidden secret your spouse needs to know about you before you get married? Reveal any likely problematic secrets when the relationship is looking serious.
  1. Have you discussed the number of kids and where to live after marriage?
  1. What about same purse and financing the home?
  1. Will he allow you to work or permanently be an housewife?
  1. Can you really cope with his/her excessive nature and weaknesses?
  1. Can you really prefer him or her to any one else?

 

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