MARRIAGE: WHAT TO ASK?

                                                                
Marriage is the oldest institution man has ever engaged in throughout his existence and meaningful activities on the earth. For Nicole Kidder, a Wedding Traditions Expert;”marriage is a lifelong relationship between one man and one woman (AND NOT BETWEEN ONE MAN AND ONE MAN OR AS IT RELATES TO WOMEN IN THE CASE OF GAYISM), that has been preordained by God” God creates male and female together as pointed out in (Ephesians 5:31); man and woman leave their respective families and get united as one.
 

Now Let Us Consider How Other Religions Define Marriage:

JUDAISM: the Jewish faith views marriage as a sacred contractual bong between a man, woman and God. The Talmud is a book that holds the principles that governs the performance of marriage. Also, halakha (Jewish Law), and Torah provide instructions for marriage.
 BUDDHISM: This religion sees and considered marriage as a social obligation, NOT a religious duty.  That is, matrimony is not considered a sacrament within the faith. This is why Monks according to Kidder, are forbidden from attending marriage function.
 

HINDUISM: Marriage (Vivaah) is an obligatory duty, rather than a spiritual sacrament within the faith. Here, marriage is solely a coming together of couples purpose of which is to fulfill destiny.
Islam: In Islam, marriage (Nikah) is a religious and social obligation. It is both a solemn covenant (Mithaq), and a legal contract. Sharia Law and the Quran permit a Muslim man to have up to four legal wives whom he must treat equally. However, a betrothed woman can require monogamy in the relationship through the marriage contract.
 

AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION: In the case of Igwa people of Bassa Local Government Council, of Central Nigeria. Marriage (Hauri) is seen as a colorful uniting of female and man together to fulfill both bodily and social duties. When a man has identified her potential wife the family of the woman throws in their full weight for the success of the marriage.
What all these religions are saying concerning marriage is that; marriage is considered, as a coming together of a man and a woman of a marriageable age in a relationship with a common motive to promote a common goal.

WHAT TO ASK
It may not be out of place, if individuals who would anticipate marriage and those who are in the business of marriage already, to ask and answer the following questions sincerely: 

• HAVE I LEARNED ENOUGH FROM THE AUTHOR AND ORIGINATOR OF MARRIAGE?  Marriage is a lifelong business that requires sufficient knowledge from the founder of same. MATTHEW 11:29. Taking Christ’s yoke upon you and learning of him is the only platform for obtaining sufficient knowledge to function in the capacity of a married individual.

• CAN I TAKE CARE OF MY WIFE’S SEX NEED? No matter how strait (mismatch in sex desires) one is, it is expected for him to satisfy the wife’s sex need in a just manner. PROVERBS 5:19 say: As a loving deer and a graceful deo. Let her breasts satisfy you at all times; and always be enraptured with her love. A man’s satisfaction is to be controlled and taken only within the confines of his wife’s satisfaction provision. It is when a man values and develops kin interest in her wife that is when he can offer something meaningful.

• AM I FINANCIALLY CAPABLE TO HANDLE MY POTENTIAL FAMILY NEEDS? A man must be financially stable and buoyant to handle his family need. Age is not the sole yardstick for going into marriage. 1 THIMOTHY 5:8; made it clear, that a man must provide for his own, and his household especially; otherwise, he is to be considered as one who has left the faith and worst than an infidel.  This must be a thing that must be avoided in marriage relationship.

• HOW DO I HANDLE EXTERNAL INFLUENCE? As a man, it is expected for you to ask yourself how do I handle external influence in the home front. If you are the type that places your mother or father unscreened advice (am not saying to get advice from people is wrong, know the source of the advice before using it), above God in your marriage; then you are heading towards a rock in that relationship. If the people you get advice from don’t reason the right way; their response to challenges in the home front would be different. MATTHEW 12:50; consider those who think and do like you do (in the faith). And learn how they were able to overcome in patience rather than sourcing for cheap solutions.

CONCLUSION
No matter how the various religions see marriage, God remains the originator and facilitator of marriage (MARK 10:6). And he said; but from the beginning of the creation God made then them male and female. And so, he knows all that patterns to marriage. Seek all you need from Him. CONSIDERATION
To enjoy any marriage assistance from God, you must be on His camp; a registered member of His Academy. By surrendering your life and all to Him as your Lord and Savior genuinely ROMANS 10:9-10.