Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.
Summary
In this interactive Bible study, Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr. addresses critical audience questions regarding singlehood, dating, courting, and marriage. He emphasizes that believers must prioritize spiritual compatibility, avoiding unequally yoked relationships and seeking complete financial and relational unity in marriage. True obedience to God requires humility, repentance, and aligning daily choices—including finances and living arrangements—with biblical standards.
Themes
Marriage and CourtingUnequally YokedFinancial StewardshipRepentance and ObedienceHumility and Accountability
Pastor's Points
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Salvation Status: Marry a saved, actively growing Christian so you are not unequally yoked.
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Blessing of Authority: Seek the counsel and blessing of parents or respected godly authority figures.
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Scriptural Research: Search the Bible thoroughly when evaluating complex relationship issues like divorce and remarriage.
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Hearing from God: Seek clarity and a direct word from God regarding who and when to marry.
Key Points
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When evaluating potential marriage partners, salvation status and continuous growth in Christ are the primary biblical factors.
Sermon Moments
“When you get married, you become one. That means everything connected with you gets joined with everything that's connected to the person you are marrying.”
“Where your treasures are, that's where your heart is. If you are separating your money from that person, your heart is not with that person.”
“God resists the proud, but He gives grace to the humble. He gives grace to people who will humble themselves and get help.”
“Marriage is not the goal; a rock-solid, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ is where true contentment is found.”
This Week
Examine your dating or courting criteria to ensure you are seeking a believer who is actively growing in their faith with Christ.
Commit to total unity in marriage, including fully joining financial resources rather than keeping them divided or seeking prenuptial agreements.
If you are living together outside of marriage, take steps toward biblical repentance by adjusting your living arrangement to honor God.
Seek out godly mentors, parents, or church leaders to provide wisdom and biblical accountability for your relationship.
Humbly seek financial or marital counseling through church resources when facing relationship challenges rather than letting pride hinder progress.
Focus on cultivating a deep, content relationship with Jesus Christ first, whether you are currently single or married.
Avoid pursuing or marrying someone of a different faith, recognizing that fundamental theological differences create an unequally yoked relationship.
Remember This
Building a godly relationship requires total unity in Christ, biblical obedience, financial transparency, and genuine repentance whenever life strays from God's standards.
A Challenge for You
Be the right person with godly character, deep commitment, and a strong walk with God, trusting Him to lead your life regardless of whether you are single or married.
These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.
