What to Look for in a Husband/Wife

What to Look For in a Wife

1. She is not only saved, but she truly loves the Lord and is committed to Him and His Word.
   Mark 12:30
2. She is morally pure and lives a life of high moral standards. A woman of character.
   I Corinthians 6:18-20
3. She lives in harmony with authority. (i.e.. parents, church, government)
   Ephesians 6:1,2; I Peter 2:13-19
4. She accepts herself - best evidenced by a meek and quiet spirit. She doesn't make physical things her focus. (i.e.. clothes, makeup, etc..)
   I Peter 3:1-6
5. She loves her parents and especially her father. If her parents are divorced or she has been wronged deeply, does she forgive and honor him?
   Ephesians 6:3
6. She has purpose in life that includes a high priority on being a wife, mother and homemaker.
   Titus 2:4,5
7. She is fun and lighthearted, and yet can be serious when the occasion calls for it.
   Proverbs 17:22; Titus 2:4

What to Look for in a Husband

1. He is not only saved, but he truly loves the Lord and is committed to Him and His Word.
   Mark 12:30
2. He is morally pure and lives a life of high moral standards. He is a man of character.
   I Corinthians 6:18-20
3. He lives in harmony with authority. (i.e. parents, church, government)
   Ephesians 6:1,2; I Peter 2:13-19
4. He accepts himself - best evidenced by a humble and contrite heart. He Is temperate and not given to anger.
   Matthew 11:29; Proverbs 22:24; I Corinthians 9:25
5. He loves his parents, especially his mother. If his parents are divorced, or he has been wronged deeply, does he forgive and honor them?
   Ephesians 6:3
6. He has purpose in life that includes a high priority on spiritual leadership. He loves children.
   Ephesians 5:24-28; Ephesians 6:4
7. He is honest and self-denying. He cares deeply about the feelings of those he is responsible for.
   Luke 9:23