God’s Word is of the upmost importance and is the standard His people live by. Therefore, we follow the Example [The Action] of Yahawashi in holding firm to keeping our word. Following Christ allows us to keep our integrity and character intact and shows the level of respect we have for our God & King, ourselves, and others.
It would do us well to remember the importance of being ambassadors of The Gospel of Christ for our example [as we follow Yahawashi] can change the perception of what is helpful according to the world versus what is beneficial according to The Holy Scriptures.
Someone recently presented the following question:
Q.
Should a boyfriend propose marriage if his girlfriend is looking for nothing more than for him to be her husband?
A.
It’s appropriate to “betroth” a woman; which is the engagement process but more deeply on a spiritual, financial, physically level it is when the man would prepare a home for his new bride and future family. Then return for his bride and to have the marriage ceremony. He would established that frame work to begin their new life once the martial union is consummate and sealed. Of course I’m speaking from a biblically perspective and recognize that there are many that have their own interpretation of what this time looks like.
In any event, you use the term”nothing more”…my question is what “more” is there? The position and title of “Husband” is the highest tier…so do you mean “nothing less”? For desiring anything other than that honorable position in a woman’s life is considered a “less than” position.
For instance, if you’re looking for a “good time”, nothing serious…a bed buddy or a “friend…with benefits” however you want to frame it…You’re actually suggesting that a woman or young lady having standards in wanting marriage is abnormal or unreasonable? Being a “jump off” is not normal and in fact is dangerous, destructive, dysfunctional, sad and just plain nasty.
To answer your question…NO, it’s not appropriate because you should not be doing what is sacred…just because…that’s not genuine…that is appeasing someone else for approval or to get something… that’s manipulation. When a man proposes marriage it is signifying that the he is willing and agreeing to be protector, leader, provider that loves her unconditionally and yes, there’s an entire framework that can long-windedly be detailed under that umbrella regarding the scope of this multidimensional role of husband. (btw, not that a woman is not a provider in her own right…Proverbs 31 The Virtuous Wife.)
However, he should and must be genuine in heart when proposing to enter into the Martial Covenant it is made before the eyes of Yah (God) IF biblical marriage is done correctly. Which is done simple and easy without a third party…for it is done before Yah(God) between the husband and wife, then sealed through consummation. The words (Tobit 8:5–8) can be done of course in the midst of love ones but consummation is obviously a private matter. Then marriage is recognized by Yah according to The Holy Scriptures. This is first and foremost outside of the world’s traditional marriage ceremony done through a judge or minister/ officiant. Biblical marriage is specifically meant for the children of Israel to adhere to…that is Israel and the Great multitude of out the nations. (Rev. 7)
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**btw, for the biblical marriage ceremony…Tobit 8:5–8…the husband says the words and his wife agrees by saying “Amen” as it is written. For those already married it would be considered a “re-marriage ceremony” …there are many couples that have already done this biblical ceremony since they had the more common ceremony originally.**
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Submission is to come into agreement… biblically speaking. So when a woman “submits” in marriage she is actually agreeing to allow that husband to be her provider, protector, leader of the house..which means more protection for the woman and children. For biblical order is as follows: Yah, The Father / Christ, Beloved Son, God & King / Husband / Wife / Child(ren)….
So you see Yah loves His daughters so much we have 3 layers of protection and we know Christ LOVES the kiddos …the kingdom is made for the children. They have the most protection of 4 layers.
Now explaining this, I hope you can start to see the importance of this structure..it is about Lineage, Heritage, and most of all Love and the mirror image of that Love Bond shown in Christ and the Church as well as The Father and Son & God and His children.
If a woman wants a husband and “nothing more” what she is really saying is that she deserves to be genuinely & truly loved and regarded as an honorable woman. This is indeed a woman who has standards and understands what the framework of love is and how love should be upheld.
Now whether she within the details understands the essence of what makes a good lifelong partner, is a whole other story however, this first level of wanting a husband “AND NOTHING LESS “indicates respect, integrity, boundaries and understanding the treatment & handling of her mind, body, soul, and heart when placed in the hands of that man.
Please don’t feel pressured to propose just because…Do it if and/or when you find a virtuous wife and are ready & very sure you are willing to endure life as it comes and to unconditionally love and be loved. For what one requires they should also be willing to give.
That doesn’t mean the “string along” game…that means, be honest and mature about where you are in your heart and the level of willingness to be unconditional, selfless, patience, kind, and understanding, etc.
When you BOTH love one another even when the beauty fades…Love regardless of the hardships you face & endure but you can still laugh together…when you both are unafraid and unashamed to be affectionate and not hide your love and value for one another…when you keep you’re business private and not be willing to overshare every little detail protecting the sanctity, privacy and sacred bond of marriage….when you can stand for one another and be there for one another even when areas in your life from finances to health are affected…when she feels like “home” because you’re so comfortable with her (and vice versa) and you’re day gets better just to know that you have her heart and she has yours. When loving one another is SIMPLE and EASY.
Then there’s something really to talk about and explore.
I hope this helps, all the best and Shalom.
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