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Discussants On 2022 Mothering Sunday Celebration Harp On Qualities Of Godly Marriage

 


Discussants on Singles Time Out, a programme organised by Diocese of Niger Delta North Women Ministry have called on youths to seek the face of God in searching for their life partners as Christian marriage is a covenant relationship based on promises and commitment. 

Senator Betty Apiafi, Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Lady Christy Onabu,Venerable Ikye Egbeonu and Joe Praise  dropped the hint while speaking as guest speakers on the Ultimate Search at Saint Paul's Cathedral, Diobu Port Harcourt on Saturday, 26th March, 2022.

Senator Apiafi told the youths not to only look at the physical compatibility in the choice of a spouse but to look out for spiritual compatibility to fulfill the will of God in marriage. 

She warned against deceitfulness in marriage and challenged couples to be discipline and innovative in their relationship. 

On her part, lady Christy Onabu said for marriage to work, each partner must identify his identity in Jesus Christ noting that knowing one's identity as a single before marriage places the individual in a better position to deal with marital challenges as they surface. 

Also, Venerable Iyke Egbeonu underscored the important of love in marriage, emphasizing that lack of genuine love in marriage is the reason many couples struggle and endure their marriages. 

He posited that if couples would love as Christ loved the church there would never be room for divorce and separation. 

A Gospel singer, Joe Praise urged youths not to underestimate the place of prayer in the choice of a partner noting that God alone knows the heart of man.

Joe Praise said that divine direction has averted wrong choices in marriage. 

The discussants asked the youths to avoid human connection in marriage as experience has shown that such marriages end in divorce. 

They outlined attributes to look out for in a Godly relationship to includes having love for Christ, bearing the fruits of the spirit and obeying the teachings of Christ in its  ramification as well as the fear of God in all their endeavours .


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