Theme: SCHOOL OF MARRIAGE
Speaker: Rev. Ebenezer Okronipa
Marriage is principally about divine purpose
CAUSES OF MARITAL DELAYS
1. I am too young.
2. I don't want anybody to control me.
3. I want to get everything before I settle down
4. I don't know which of them to marry.
5. I have not met my type.
6. One day I will marry but not now
6. I can't find any good person around
8. Looking for Mr. and Miss perfect
9. Marry before you marry
10. My mother says my father says
HOW TO MAKE A FINAL DECISION
Access the person in three dimensions
1. Spiritual dimension; seek guidance from the Holy Spirit
2. Soul dimension; check character, common interest, vision, anger management
3. Physical.
MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE BEFORE GETTING MARRIED
1. Marrying expecting the person will change
2. Getting married to a person who has a different conviction than yours
3. Marrying a person solely based on physical features
4. Engaging in sexual activities before marriage
5. Wasting your time on a relationship that will not work
6. Physical abuse
7. Starting a relationship when you are not ready to settle down
8. Thinking that marriage is a solution to personal problems and unhappiness
9. Moving in to stay when you are not married
10. Choosing someone based on social status