Finding God's Will

Why the Church Addresses Relationships • The church addresses relationships because God cares about every aspect of your life, and poor relationship decisions can derail your spiritual growth. • The church’s role is to equip you in all areas of life. • It is important to be discipled by the church rather than the world. • The world’s mentorship in love often leads to insecurity and romanticizes drama. 📌Dangers of Wrong Relationships • Marrying the wrong person can take the mercy of God to recover from. • A spouse can negatively influence your life and legacy. • Examples include Jezebel, who used her position for evil, and Solomon, whose life was negatively impacted by marrying foreign women. • A bad relationship can undo all the spiritual work done in a person’s life. 📌How God Leads in Relationships • Direct Leading: This can include visions, dreams, and continuous signs pointing to a specific person. o Even when God shows you someone, you must still discern what to call the relationship. • Sociocultural Norms: This is the most common way God leads. o Attraction is often based on societal norms and values. o You are more likely to marry someone within your social circles – church, work, friends.