Why the Church Addresses Relationships

• The church addresses relationships because God cares about every aspect of your life, and poor relationship decisions can derail your spiritual growth.

• The church’s role is to equip you in all areas of life.

• It is important to be discipled by the church rather than the world.

• The world’s mentorship in love often leads to insecurity and romanticizes drama.

📌Dangers of Wrong Relationships

• Marrying the wrong person can take the mercy of God to recover from.

• A spouse can negatively influence your life and legacy.

• Examples include Jezebel, who used her position for evil, and Solomon, whose life was negatively impacted by marrying foreign women.

• A bad relationship can undo all the spiritual work done in a person’s life.

📌How God Leads in Relationships

• Direct Leading: This can include visions, dreams, and continuous signs pointing to a specific person.

o Even when God shows you someone, you must still discern what to call the relationship.

• Sociocultural Norms: This is the most common way God leads.

o Attraction is often based on societal norms and values.

o You are more likely to marry someone within your social circles – church, work, friends.