Seminars on Love and Marriage for the Youth
The youth because of the influences of the secular western media have developed unwholesome attitudes and understanding of love, sex and marriage. Therefore many have developed various destructive habits such as drinking, smoking, drug habits and promiscuous life styles.
To combat this we conduct one-day and two-day seminars for youth ages 16 and above. The young people are asking questions and they are not receiving the proper and adequate answers which are centered in the Word of God.
The atmosphere of the seminars is kept lively by encouraging participation through skits, games, singing, sharing and question answer sessions.
Some of the subjects taught in these seminars are:
- Purpose of marriage
- Seeking godly priorities in life
- What is true love?
- Choosing your life partner
- Preparation for Bible based marriage life
- Sex and abstinence
- Awareness of sexually transmitted diseases especially HIV/AIDS.
Responses from the youth:
“This has changed my way of thinking about marriage. I will pray for my future mate from my heart and wait for God to choose for me. This teaching has enriched me so mush that I want to share this with others.”
“Today’s seminar has helped me to clarify some doubts and problems too. I have made up my mind to lead a disciplined and a clean life which is pleasing in God’s sight. I also learned how to overcome and resist temptations.”
“This seminar has helped me in how to select my life partner wisely. I shall not build castles in air, but rather think about it and pray about it. I commit my future in God’s hands.
“I have made commitment to exercise proper judgment before approving or rejecting a marriage proposal.”
“Thank you for teaching us about the principles of sex and purpose of marriage. No-one taught or talked about these matters.”
“Today I have learned about sexual relationship and how sex is created by God. So it must be kept within marriage relationship. Today is a very good day in my life.”
“I will not keep wrong friendships.”
Frequently asked questions by the youth:
Q. If parents are not in favor of our choice for marriage, what should we do?
Q. I have a soft corner for someone and if that person is also interested in me, how can I be sure that this person is God’s will for me?
Q. Can a believer in Christ marry someone of another faith? If no, why not?
Q. I have accepted the Lord as my Savior, but my parents are not born again. They are forcing me to marry an unbeliever. What am I to do?
bq Q. Guys like to play around with girls. But when it comes to marriage, they want a pure girl! What should a girl do?
Q. Is masturbating an acceptable habit?
Q. What is the solution for the marriages where one partner is addicted to liquor?
Q. Is love essential for marriage life?