The Master, Mission, Mate PRINCIPLE is all about RELATIONSHIPS.
- godly guided relationships.
- glued for life relationships.
- great marriages prepared for the future.
THE MATE LIFE
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= This is a blessing always in the Bible (Go and Multiply was said joyfully after each blessing!)
= God is the originator of this -- This is God's Idea! Marriage is God’s idea.
= This is one of life most important decision one has to face after the decision to be Saved in Christ!
= One wrong turn equals — marital misery, loss of faith, loss of conviction, defeat, condemnation
= Know and commit to this principle: The best time to "select "a mate is before you "fall in love".
(Have a Non-Negotiable List before you fall in love!)
- "BELIEVE THAT GOD IS just a "LITTLE WISER" THAN YOU ARE, therefore much more dependable!""
- FINISH THE FIRST THINGS FIRST THEN MOVE ON!"
- "KNOW WHERE YOU STAND!"
This one (M. M. M.) works!
although it is true that others are not palatable to the MMM principle,
yet once this is embraced --- IT WORKS! It has to work for you! WHY? See the reasons below:
- MMM glorifies God. Word Based!
- MMM waits on God. Trust Oriented!
- MMM is God-Centered. Worship Inspired!
- MMM is freeing as you yield to it. Liberation Giver!
- MMM is God’s order. Priority Centered!
- One thing is SURE: It's far more EXCITING and REWARDING.
- It is a life of faith, purity and expectancy with your Father who knows best."
The best time to "select" a mate is before you "fall in love".
- "FALLING IN LOVE" is an infatuation!
- ROMANCE BASED emotions is infatuation!
(1) Wait
(2) Separates!
(3) Not to touch!
(4) Not to flirt!
(5) Not to fantasize!
(6) Not to be possessive!
(7) RELEASE!
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The MATE Life ...
BEFORE JUMPING TO THIS KIND OF LOVE (EROS), WE NEED TO HAVE A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF THE FOLLOWING:
(1) The HOME Life
-- Important basic institution in any society.
-- God made this and gave His blessings upon it.
-- The devil wants to destroy this (thru divorce and separation; adultery and affairs; dryness)
-- It must start within the MARRIAGE BOND (a life-time of commitment; we have to see it the way God sees it; we must aspire for a fruitful family for the glory of God; you have to see yourself as being spiritually productive and not just another "Love Team". Your marriage relationship should reflect Jesus and that of the Church!
-- Honoring of Parents should be there (Jesus himself was born in a home, with parents and with
commitments to teach other) Luke 2:51 — Jesus knew his mission and was committed to submission.
(2) The Gift of SEX
-- It is not evil in itself.
-- Sex drives are normal and has a purpose. This is such a Big Powerful monster that if not tamed, may lead us into ruins. We have to therefore be cautious, be on our guard always and seek ways on how to understand this thing inside to us -- called emotional drives.
-- A very poor foundation to build a happy marriage. For it fluctuates and is erratic.
-- A gift from God that should be used only within the bonds of marriage. PREMARITAL SEX should not be given any room! Petting, Necking, Kissing and the like. If not handled properly and submitted to God, the following will happen again and again: teen age pregnancy; abortions; unwanted babies; single parents; spread of venereal diseases -- AIDS; prostitution; bondage to pornography; loose alternative lifestyles.
-- We have a poor value education about SEX in schools. (Relationships - Parenting - Holiness & Purity)
(3) The BOY & GIRL RELATIONSHIP
= God created man and found out that "it is not good for a man to be alone" = he needs a suitable helper.
= This will have its time in our lives.
= God knows our needs and if He is our Father, He will provide us our needs. (Although we should not miss the importance of the Gift of Celibacy. "One single lady said: as long as God wants me single that's no problem with me. It is better that way than to live without the blessing of God".
This Boy-Girl relationship is normal and are experienced by BOTH: Girls usually earlier than boys.
The BENEFITS of WAITING:
IF WE WAIT, WE DON'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH THESE THINGS:
- possession of a person
- freedom restricted (both parties)
- fear of loss
- giving in due to fear of loss (base 1, 2, 3, .. Home run!)
- PRE-MARITAL SEX?
- bitterness and deep hurt after loss
"Count it all to experience" -- NO! I want my memories to be filled
with joy living in the presence and grace of God”
WHY SOME Could NOT Wait?
WHY DO they SEE it to be a NEED?
- PEER PRESSURE (want to be accepted; insecurity; fear; teasing; cover-up)
- WORLD’s VALUE SYSTEM (Advertisement; fashion; encouraged all over)
A MONTH IS DEDICATED TO THAT! February! as if, if you do not celebrate it theres' something wrong with you. Ways to celebrate and not to celebrate.
- BODY DRIVES ( changes in our body; experimentation; curiosity; urges not controlled)
- GAP NEEDS (emptiness)
- NO VISION (delayed gratification because of HONOR)
- OVERCOME by IMMATURE LOVE (puppy love)
(4) THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST
* This is the most important thing that we have to consider first before
entering into anything in our FUTURE LIFE (Salvation; Vocation; Motivation, Emotions)
When is the best time for you to have a mate?
- After knowing the Master as Lord of all; Provider; Soveriegn; Faithful and True; and knowing His mission for us (our purpose).
"FINISH THE FIRST THINGS FIRST THEN MOVE ON!"
"KNOWING WHERE YOU STAND!"
"There are many ways to kill a cat,
This one works too;
To those who believe it and lives it,
One thing is SURE: It's more EXCITING and REWARDING."
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