Proverbs 18:22 Whoso finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favour of the LORD.
This proverb is a strong affirmation of the goodness and value of marriage. It declares that to find a wife, especially a godly, virtuous one, is to discover something deeply good, beneficial, and enriching to life. Marriage is not a burden or a second-class calling; it is a blessing ordained by God from the beginning.
Contrary to ascetic teachings that might elevate celibacy as the holier path, Scripture is clear: “Marriage is honourable in all” (Heb. 13:4). It is neither shameful nor optional in the divine plan, but rather central to human flourishing. From the beginning, God declared, “It is not good that the man should be alone” (Gen. 2:18). Companionship, mutual support, intimacy, and partnership in purpose are part of God’s design. He created woman not as an afterthought, but as a necessary and complementary counterpart to man, bone of his bones, flesh of his flesh.
Marriage, then, is not a concession to weakness, but a reflection of God’s wisdom and care for human need. Finding a godly wife is not merely about romance or convenience; it is about discovering a helper suited to share in life’s journey, responsibilities, and calling.
To be continued…
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