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5 Questions Singles Might Have about Marriage
by: Emily Van Dixhoorn
This article is part of the Questions and Answers series.

Q: What qualities should I look for in a potential spouse?

A: Here are a few questions to guide you:
  • Are you evenly yoked?
  • Are you both Christians—not just saying so for the sake of getting married?
  • Do you make good companions? Do you have some things you like to do together? Are you close enough in age to enjoy the rest of your lives together?
  • Do you serve the Lord better together than you do apart?
  • Are you both growing in Christ because of your relationship?
  • Do mature Christians in your life consider this relationship worth pursuing, or do they see red flags?
  • Are you attracted to each other physically?
  • Do you share basic convictions about how to raise a family?
If you can check these boxes, be encouraged! Don’t get caught up in finding “the one”—a paralyzing thought! There can be many who meet the conditions God has revealed in his word, and God wants you to choose from among them. By choosing your spouse, you honor your spouse. Your spouse will know that you are married not because “God made you get married,” as if marriage is an act of raw obedience, but because you wanted to marry this person in particular. How romantic!Read More – Go to SourceEmily Van Dixhoorn is coauthor with Chad Van Dixhoorn of Gospel-Shaped Marriage: Grace for Sinners to Love Like Saints.Need a prayer? Prayer RequestsPlease subscribe to our main Ministries daily scripture study – Koa Sinag MinistriesHave a Testimony of how God has changed or intervened in your life? Tell us your story! Give God Praise!Need some inspiration? Check out others Testimonies!Have you checked out our online store? We have a tonne of fascinating and colourful PDF books, toys, kids’ apparel, and much more, including complimentary PDFs for home schoolers!
Emily Van Dixhoorn (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) is a stay-at-home mom who leads and loves Bible studies and women’s retreats. Her first publication was a study guide to the book Confessing the Faith, a commentary on the Westminster Confession of Faith. Chad and Emily have five children.
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