Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda Episode 214: Things To Know Before Engagement + A Bonus! (from BeSo Live)
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May 14, 2023 AI Snips
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Define Nonnegotiable Qualities First
- Know what you're looking for before you get engaged and root that list in Scripture, not physical attraction.
- Inspect speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity as practical criteria from 1 Timothy 4:12.
Marriage Is Sanctification, Not Fulfillment
- Marriage is two selfish people committing to stop being selfish toward one another.
- Expect sanctification, not personal fulfillment, as the marriage's primary goal.
Discuss Beliefs And Sexual Boundaries
- Don't ignore doctrinal alignment; discuss beliefs like baptism and church practice before marrying.
- Treat sexual boundaries as indicators of how someone values the marriage covenant.