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

“The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.” — Proverbs 14:1 And wise men do too. A healthy relationship is built by two people willing to: * Communicate maturely * Take accountability * Pursue peace * Grow together In the book of Judges 16 —Samson repeatedly pursued relationships based on attraction rather than discernment. Delilah manipulated him for personal gain, eventually betrayed him and caused him to step out of alignment

“𝐖𝐈𝐒𝐃𝐎𝐌 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐀𝐔𝐋𝐓”: 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧 & 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.” — Proverbs 18:22 Marriage is not merely about attraction. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐨𝐝! The first union between Adam and Eve was initiated by God Himself who said, “It is not good that man should b