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NASB | Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a [true and faithful] wife finds a good thing And obtains favor and approval from the LORD. [Prov 19:14; 31:10] |
Bible Question: Does the word "find" in this verse assume that the man is actively "looking" for a wife? I am finding that many churches in my area are teaching that it is wrong to seek out a Christian mate and that one should completely focus on the Lord and He will "send" a mate to you if that is His will. Assuming that Christians would conduct themselves according to the Bible and with prayer, is it against God's will for us to seek a Christian mate? |
Bible Answer: Websters definition of find means: To come upon, as after a search or oftentimes by accident. I say that the scriptures mentioned above means that one is actively looking. We look for God to do a whole lot of things we should be doing. If you make your request known unto God that you desire a mate/spouse. I believe that a person at that time should actively look. Not deseparately look but actively look/search. Now the word says he who finds her???. This scripture and Proverbs 31 and linked together...Proverbs 31 lays out for you what the qualities and characteristics this good thing (wife) should have working on the inside and outside of her. I also believe that you should have a check list of what you what him or her to possess. Do you want them witty, charming, good listener, a home maker, blue collared, white collared etc.... You have a punch list for a house or car why not a soon to be spouse? The word also states in Matthew that if you seek you will find and if you knock the door will be open. I've been married twice and neither one of my husbands came to my front door through osmosis. I was out and about and I met them. Make your request known unto God, ask him for his guidance and actively search...Remember a search could take time.....And there is no perfect person......I hope this helped you..p.s. If the Lord bless us on the way we conduct ourselves works we would be some sorry souls......(smile) |
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