Who you marry affects: your peace your future your family your calling your spiritual life Some relationships accelerate purpose. Others slowly destroy it. Samson ignored wisdom and lost strength. Solomon ignored wisdom and lost focus. Never choose chemistry over discernment. “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Proverbs 4:23 The goal is not simply to “get married.” The goal is to build: a godly legacy a peaceful home a spiritually health

Having standards is not arrogance, it is wise. Healthy standards protect you from manipulation, dishonor, abuse and compromise. But unrealistic perfectionism can also sabotage relationships. Healthy marriages are built by two imperfect people committed to growth under God. No man or woman will be flawless. Instead, look for: Faithfulness Humility Wisdom Willingness to grow “Love covers a multitude of sins.” — Peter 4:8 Standards should reflect reality and godly character—not

𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬. A beautiful relationship can still become destructive without emotional maturity. “A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” — Proverbs 29:11 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨: Communicates respectfully Takes accountability Can apologize and grow Manages emotions responsibly Listens with empathy Resolves conflict without manipulation or cruel

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her.” — Epistle to the Ephesians 5:25 Men are not called merely to “have a wife.” They are called to lead with sacrifice, maturity, consistency and love 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Become the Man/Woman You Are Seeking A healthy marriage is not built only on finding the right person. It is also built on becoming the right person. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧: before looking for an Eph 5: