💫 Summary
Pastor Kenneth Afari talks about the importance of loyalty and faithfulness during the proposal period in Christian marriages, emphasizing that both men and women must prove their commitment before proceeding to marriage, and condemns cohabitation without proper marriage rites.

✨ Highlights
The importance of conducting marriages under the authority of Jesus Christ for peaceful homes and churches.
- Encouragement for unmarried individuals to seek marriage.
- Wisdom for married individuals to teach their children.
- Questions about proposing and changing one's mind in Christian relationships.
- Explanation of the term "proposal" in modern and olden days language.
         
He then further discuss Hosea's proposal to marry a woman as an example of God's leadership for mankind.
- Hosea's proposal to the woman involved a period of betrothal before marriage.
- The proposal emphasizes faithfulness and exclusivity in the relationship.
- This story is used as a lesson for modern-day proposals and marriages.
         
The importance of loyalty and faithfulness in a marital relationship is emphasized, with a period of time required before marriage.
- Loyalty and faithfulness are crucial in the marital journey.
- There should be no contact with other men or women once the proposal is accepted.
- A period of time is needed between proposal and marriage for loyalty to prevail.
- Financial preparation for engagement is highlighted as a responsibility before marriage.
         
Loyalty and faithfulness are crucial in a relationship before marriage.
Lack of loyalty can lead to doubts and questions about the relationship.
- Persistently irresponsible behaviour can be a red flag for future issues.
- Demonstrating loyalty and faithfulness is essential before entering into marriage.
         
Loyalty and proving character are crucial before marriage, with a focus on bride price and preparation.
Marriage should only happen after proving loyalty and character.
- Bride price should be paid after the woman's loyalty is proven.
- Preparation for marriage includes meeting the woman's family, preparing homes, and working together.
- Fornication should not delay the process, and a friend should be present to help control desires.
         
Persistent prayer is necessary when observing character changes before marriage, avoiding entering into relationships that may bring lifelong troubles.

Apostle Paul advises rejecting a character after two or three admonitions.
- It is better to stay alone than to marry the wrong person.
- Proposal and marriage are distinct, with the bride price symbolizing commitment.
- The story from 2 Samuel 3:14 emphasizes the importance of fulfilling the bride price before bringing the woman home.
         
Living together before marriage is considered fornication and goes against God's principles.
Living together before marriage is not scriptural.
- It is considered fornication, which God hates.
- Marriage is honourable and should come before sharing a bed.
- The world may accept such arrangements, but it is against God's teachings.

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