Young Minister and Marriage

By Rev. Dr. Compton Maxwell Saunders

This book is written for members of the Christian population who are contemplating marriage. It is especially intended for ministers, as we who are or were married know for a fact it is a very serious affair with a great commitment. It was instituted by God, and God does not make any joke, as he said in the Scriptures: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption. But he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting (Galatians 6:78). In other words, follow the right trend of marriage, and you will be successful. Dont just jump into it; depend and trust God, and he will do it for you. I hope and trust that this book will be great help to you in making your decision for marriage. Marriage is good and enjoyable, but you must have the correct person to enjoy it with.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: May 12, 2014
• ISBN: 9781490835006

Rev. Dr. Compton Maxwell Saunders

Compton M. Saunders, ThD, is an ordained minister who works intensively with churches, training ministers and church workers in all fields. Dr. Saunders received his undergraduate degree from the Bovoni Baptist Institute in the St. Thomas US Virgin Islands. He holds a graduate degree from Andersonville Theological Seminary in Camilla, Georgia, in the area of theology.

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ISBN: 978-1-4908-3499-3 (sc)

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2014907579

WestBow Press rev. date: 05/08/2014

CONTENTS

Introduction

Acknowledgement

Young Minister And Marriage

Finding A Wife

Preparing For The Task

I. The Minister Must Be Of Great Example (1 Tim. 4:12)

(A) The minister must be an example in word.

(B) The minister must be an example in conversation (Phil. 1:27)

(C) The minister must be an example in the charity (1 Cor. 16:14)

(D) The minister must be an example in spirit (Gal. 5:25)

(E) The minister must be an example in faith (1Cor 16:13)

(F) The minister must be an example in purity (1 Tim. 5:22)

II. The Minister Must Be Wise (Eph. 5:15-17)

III. The Minister Must Love His Wife (Eph. 5:25)

IV. The Minister Must Have The Fear Of God (Ecc. 12:13)

V. The Minister Must Help Prepare His Intended Wife For The Task Of Being His Wife

VI. The Minister Must Teach His Wife

Understanding The Marriage

Living The Marriage Life

(1) In the ministry Acts 6:4

(2) With your wife

(3) With your family

(4) With the Church

(5) With Individual Meetings

(6) With the community

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