Sunday, January 25 Who can find a capable wife? Her value is far more than that of corals.​—Prov. 31:10.

[Anniebea]

Sunday, January 25

Who can find a capable wife? Her value is far more than that of corals.—Prov. 31:10.

 

While marriage is not essential for happiness, many single Christians, whether young or old, look forward to having a marriage mate. Of course, before pursuing a courtship, you should be financially, spiritually, and emotionally ready for marriage. (1 Cor. 7:36) It is also best to know what you are looking for in a mate before beginning a courtship. Otherwise, you could overlook a potential mate or you could pursue a courtship with someone who is not well-suited for you. Of course, any potential mate should be a baptized Christian. (1 Cor. 7:39) But not every baptized person will be a good marriage mate for you. So you could ask yourself: ‘What are my goals in life? What qualities in a marriage mate do I view as essential? Are my expectations reasonable?’ w24.05 20 ¶1; 21 ¶3