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The Bible doesn't say alot directly on 'Engagement', as such, but it contains many principles that can help us in making this kind of decision, and atleast one familiar example of people who WERE 'engaged' (or 'promised in marriage')(Matthew 1:18)
Marriage is a BIG step, and an important step in God's sight (Hebrews 13:4/Matthew 19:6/Mark 10:11). It is a contract, and keeping one's word is expected(Matthew 5:37/James 5:12). Scripturally, marriage is a 'permanent bond of union'. As long as the partners are alive(Romans 7:2) and have not committed adultery(Matthew 19:9/Matthew 5:32), marriage is FOREVER in God's sight(Genesis 2:24/ Matthew 19:4-6). So, for a Christian, 'engagement' needs to be well thought out and prayed about (Proverbs 21:5 + Proverbs 19:21).
In the 'Old Testament' (under the Mosaic Law) an 'ENGAGEMENT' (a promise of marriage) was viewed as seriously as marriage. Under this Law, engaged couples were viewed as having a 'contract', and were considered legally 'married' in every way except sexually. When the official marriage ceremony actually took place, amongst throngs of happy friends and family celebrating, the groom would lead his bride to his home, and they would then move in together and be 'married' in the complete sense.(Matthew 1:24/Genesis 24:67)
Under this Mosaic Law, an engaged woman could be sentenced to death if she slept with another man (Deuteronomy 22:23+24)since this would be considered 'adultery', and breaking an engagement was considered a 'divorce' (Matthew 1:19), which is HATED by God(Malachi 2:16). Though Christians are no longer under the Mosaic Law (Colossians 2:14/Romans 6:14), just knowing how God has felt about engagement, historically, can help us to see what his feelings are today(Malalchi 3:6/Isaiah 43:10/James 1:17).
First, emotional maturity is imperative when making this commitment. God does not take broken promises lightly(Ecclesiastes 5:4/John 8:44). In the Christian Greek scriptures, it's advisable that the couple involved be 'past the "flower of age" (or the 'bloom of youth'...old enough to be able to make a well thought out decision, without being overpowered by newly acquired sexual urges(1 Corinthians 7:36)) and stable enough to be able to loyally stick to their vow, and work things out(Colossians 3:13/1 Corinthians 7:10+11/Matthew 5:33/Psalms 15:4).
God ALWAYS keeps his word(Joshua 23:14), and though he knows our human limitations(Psalm 103:14), once a person commits to a relationship, unless something drastic happens, God expects us to live up to our word (Ecclesiastes 5:4/1 Corinthians 7:10-11), so careful thought ahead of time, BEFORE a commitment of engagement is made, is highly encouraged(Luke 14:28+29).
What else can I help you with?
What is the best way to avoid getting engaged?
say no (if a person asks you to marry them)
How do you say engaged in french?
occupé is how you say engaged in French
Who has Taylor Swift been engaged to?
Taylor Swift is not engaged and she never was. These are just stories or shall I say rumors and spread pretty fast. I understand that she sings about getting engaged; however, that doesn't mean that she is in any manner.
Is Luke Hemmings engaged to Bea Miller?
No. It was just a joke about getting engaged. They aren't getting married.
How do you say engaged in Zulu?
To say "engaged" in Zulu, you can use the word "kumelekiwe."
Do you say engaged with the company or engaged within the company?
With the.
Where does it say the generation are getting wiser but weaker?
Nothing like that in the Bible, and from my experience it seems that each generation is getting more foolish as well as weaker.
In Michigan can a 17 year old get engaged without her parents consent if she plans on waiting to get married until the day she turns 18?
anyone can get engaged i just dont know about getting married your parents may not like it but there arent any laws that say you cant be engaged
Does it say in the Bible to be charitable?
yes it say in the bible to be always charitable in the bible always read your bible and prayers
Is it possible to get engaged before you're eighteen?
Yes, there is no age limitation to getting engaged.
Is Joenis getting marred?
yes in fact he is .he is getting engaged to Danielle
Are Zanessa getting married?
Yes, they are engaged.
