Question: "What should I be looking for in a wife? What does the Bible say about finding a wife?"

Answer: The most important personal relationship that a man can have, outside of his spiritual relationship with God through the Lord Jesus Christ, is his relationship with his wife. In the process of looking for a wife, the highest principle is to look for a woman with a personal faith in Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul tells us not to be "unequally yoked" with unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14). Unless a man and woman are in full agreement on this most crucial issue, a godly and fulfilling marriage cannot take place.

However, marrying a fellow believer does not guarantee the full experience of being "equally yoked." The fact that a woman is a Christian does not mean she is necessarily a good match for you spiritually. Does she have the same spiritual goals as you? Does she have the same doctrinal beliefs? Does she have the same passion for God? The qualities of a potential wife are crucially important. Far too many men marry for emotional or physical attraction alone, and that can be a recipe for failure.

What are some godly qualities a man can look for in a wife? Scripture gives us some principles we can use to create a picture of a godly woman. She should first be surrendered in her own spiritual relationship with the Lord. The apostle Paul tells the wife that she is to submit to her husband as unto the Lord (Ephesians 5:22-24). If a woman is not surrendered to the Lord, she will not likely see submission to her husband as necessary to her own spiritual well-being. We cannot fulfill the expectations of anyone else without first allowing God to fill us with Himself. A woman with God at the center of her life is a good candidate for a wife.

Paul also gives some character traits for a woman in his instructions about leaders in the church. "In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything" (1 Timothy 3:11). In other words, this is a woman who is not overly proud, knows when to speak and when to be silent, and is able to take her place beside her husband in confidence. She is a woman whose first focus is upon her relationship with the Lord and her own spiritual growth.

The responsibilities of marriage are greater for the husband, for God's order places him as the head of his wife and his family. This headship is modeled after the relationship between Christ and the church (Ephesians 5:25-33). It is a relationship grounded in love. Just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it, the husband is to love his wife as he does his own body. Therefore, a man's personal spiritual relationship with the Lord is of supreme importance in the success of his marriage and his family. Willing sacrifice and the strength to choose to be a servant to the betterment of his marriage are the marks of a maturing spiritual man who honors God. Wisely choosing a wife based upon biblical qualities is important, but of equal importance is a man's own ongoing spiritual growth and his surrender to God's will in his life. A man who is seeking to be the man God wants him to be will be able to help his wife be the woman God desires her to be and will be able to build the marriage into the union God, he, and his wife desire it to be.

God at the centre of her life. That's it right there

Character over anything

nelobiz:
Character over anything

Good character most times is the aftermath of a pristine vertical relationship she has with the Lord or how life experiences has sharpened her. So its best to look out for her relationship with the Lord over anything. I ignored this twice before, got my fingers burnt badly.. So godliness is key..

Pussy and nipple. Pussy for pussyfeeding you and nipple for breastfeeding your kid

Here domes a Muslim called sicksoul out to tarnish our Christian thread. Yet, Christians can not have restriction on their own threads. The hypocrisy is spicy and salty. Seun, Mr. Atheist well done, your foot soldiers are carrying on with the evil assignment you afforded them to with your systemic manipulation to see Christianity diluted and defenseless on the forum.

healthserve:
Here domes a Muslim called sicksoul out to tarnish our Christian thread. Yet, Christians can not have restriction on their own threads. The hypocrisy is spicy and salty. Seun, Mr. Atheist well done, your foot soldiers are carrying on with the evil assignment you afforded them to with your systemic manipulation to see Christianity diluted and defenseless on the forum.

The last time i checked i know you need those aforementioned trait in your wife to be. Mr holy, tell me how does that offend you? And besides your article missed that point, man you need pussy and your kid needs nipple!

Sicksoul:




The last time i checked i know you need those aforementioned trait in your wife to be. Mr holy, tell me how does that offend you? And besides your article missed that point, man you need pussy and your kid needs nipple!

If a Christian came to a Muslim thread or denigrates the prophet, your kinds will come with all sort of fights.


I leave you to God to handle


Good day

healthserve:



If a Christian came to a Muslim thread or denigrates the prophet, your kinds will come with all sort of fights.


I leave you to God to handle


Good day

You need to check that out

Sicksoul:


You need to check that out

Smh. Go after your attacker and leave Christians alone. Your attacker is a Christian and not Christians

Solite, please create a new thread.

healthserve:





Smh. Go after your attacker and leave Christians alone. Your attacker is a Christian and not Christians

It's okay but don't forget you need that pussy, creamy one should suit you.

healthserve:
Solite, please create a new thread.

Bro just develop a thick skin for it, Christianity will always be opposed

Sicksoul:


It's okay but don't forget you need that pussy, creamy one should suit you.

you are really sick

solite3:
Bro just develop a thick skin for it, Christianity will always be opposed

I do.just didn't want it to pass on without making him and his irks know when another day comes, they did to someone earlier.