What does the Bible say about finding a spouse?
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The Bible teaches that marriage is a good gift from God, to be sought with prayerful trust, godly wisdom, and a desire to honor Christ rather than merely satisfy personal longing. Genesis 2:18 and 2:24 present marriage as God’s design for covenant companionship, while Proverbs 18:22 and 19:14 call a prudent spouse a gift from the Lord. Believers should seek someone who shares faith and walks under Christ’s lordship, heeding 2 Corinthians 6:14. Psalms 37:4 and Philippians 4:19 encourage contentment and confidence in God’s provision. Love should be marked by faithfulness, courage, and godly character, as Proverbs 31:10 and 12:4 portray.
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- Proverbs 18:22
Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor of Yahweh.
- Genesis 2:24
Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh.
- 2 Corinthians 6:14
Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?
- Psalms 37:4
Also delight yourself in Yahweh, And he will give you the desires of your heart.
- Genesis 2:18
Yahweh God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him."
- Philippians 4:19
My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
- 1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.
- Proverbs 31:10
Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.
- Proverbs 19:14
House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from Yahweh.
- Proverbs 12:4
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
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