The Head Pastor of the Believers Word Tabernacle, Prophet Richard Nhyirah Mensah noted that, the venue for meeting one’s spouse is vital to the sustenance of the marriage.
According to him, the environment on the partner has an influence on the person’s behavior and attitude.
Adding that, many have hurriedly gotten into a marital relationship after few days of meeting a partner at a questionable place.
The Bible gave an example of choosing a partner when Abraham needed a wife for his son Isaac.
Prophet Mensah also raised concerns on the over -involvement of some Pastors in the marriage of some of their flocks, which in certain circumstances, have been detrimental to the sustenance of the marriages.
Noting that,primarily, marriage is between the couple and their families, with the church playing a third role from a remote point.
In an interview with Ahotor 92.3 fm News, Prophet Mensah cited instances where the family of one of the couples rejects the union, but some pastors have ignored the position of the family, and have initiated the marriage.
He said, such marriages have a bleak future.
Disclosing that, it’s the responsibility of the families to approve of the marriage but the family’s role has now been overtaken by the church.
‘ If you meet a woman, you must first pray over it, after which both of the suitors introduce each other to their families. But unfortunately, the Pastor now assumes the family role of approval, so if these two parties do not have unity or there is a problem between the two families, the future of that marriage would be in hell”. He noted.
He disclosed the investigative role of the family prior to marriage, and based on their finding, they advise otherwise or approve it but, has now been over-looked.
However, in recent times, lots of the men look out for physical attractions ignoring character, which is a strong factor in marriage.
He noted that, should the physical attraction deteriorate, infidelity and extra marital affairs sets in.
He was critical of wives who abandon their husbands in times of difficulties.
Adding that the foundation upon which the marriage was contracted from the on-set, is vital to its sustenance.
He said, if the foundation of any marriage is based on financial benefits on the woman’s side with the man focusing on the physical appearance, such values would elude the couple at a time, and this would negatively impact on the marriage.
He advised that, possible suitors should take time to know their suitors, and be friends.
This he said, affords the couple the opportunity to know each other.
‘The devil you know is better than the angel you don’t know’, backing his assertion.
Godfred Sey/ Ahotofmonline.com
