My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q11. What qualities should one seek in a spouse?

Picture: Q11. What qualities should one seek in a spouse? JTLD 201.1

The first questions to consider are, does the person whom I am considering for a life partner love Jesus? Is he or she a faithful, godly Christian? Does he or she exhibit loyalty, affection, forgiveness, contentment, courage, patience, and self-control? Does he or she show fidelity or a flirtatious manner with others and a wandering eye? JTLD 201.2

A potential spouse should be hard-working and able to bear life’s responsibilities. They should be good managers of money, showing thrift and industry. JTLD 201.3

It is often helpful to ask godly parents and close Christian friends to assess the relationship’s likelihood of success and point out potential hindrances to marital harmony. Most importantly, ask God for wisdom. He wants you to have a happy home on this earth and live forever with Him! JTLD 201.4

• Bible Discovery: Exodus 20:17; Proverbs 22:24, 25; 23:20, 21; Matthew 5:8; Exodus 20:17; 1 Corinthians 6:18; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Colossians 3:13; James 1:5; 1 John 4:18
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, p. 382.3; The Ministry of Healing, p. 359.3; The Adventist Home, p. 43.3