The pastor that officiated at their wedding later said, that of all the couples with whom he had provided premarital counseling, they were the most likely to have a successful marriage.
Both were degreed professionals who had their act together. He held a position of respect in the military.
She was eight months pregnant with their second child when he left her for another woman. They had been married for eleven years.
Within marriage, we never can assume that we are "safe." Before anything else, we must be seeking the kingdom of God. We must be ever-vigilant to do the hard work of staying close emotionally and physically to our spouse. As we ask God for wisdom and help, it will be given to us.
We cannot predict whether a marriage will be successful or not. However, the one unwavering criterion for getting married must be that each individual professes a sincere faith in Christ.
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Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. [Matthew 22:37,38]
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