Thursday's Thought: Marriage/Relationships

Mr. Right probably has high standards too.

Thursday's Thought: Marriage

The most important key to success in unselfishness. The most significant reason for failure is selfishness.

Thoughts on Learning and Critical Thinking

Read widely,
. . . . but don't believe everything you read.


Listen carefully,
. . . . but don't believe everything you hear.


Look around,
. . . . but don't believe everything you see.


Think hard,
. . . . but don't believe everything you think.



If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. ~ James 1:5 

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. ~ Proverbs 9:10 

When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee. . . ~ Proverbs 2: 10, 11.

Thoughts from Yesteryear: Be Careful Who You Marry!

If a man purchases a house, he inquires about its situation, whether he can secure a perfect title, the cost of the property, and whether it is adapted to his needs; yet a man and woman unite their interests in marriage without serious reflection as to whether they are adapted to each other, or whether their union will prove a blessing or a curse. Surely more foresight and good judgment should be used in such a choice than in a business transaction.

~ The Real Home, pages 18-19. Mrs. Vesta J. Farnsworth. 

Pacific Press Publishing Association, Mountain View, CA, 1923.

Don't Marry That Guy If . . .

. . . you wouldn't want him for a roommate.

. . . you wouldn't want him for a neighbor.

. . . you wouldn't want to be his sister.

. . . you wouldn't want to be his mother.

. . . you wouldn't want to be his daughter.

. . . you wouldn't want him for a co-worker.

. . . you wouldn't want to work for him.

. . . you wouldn't want him for a nurse.

. . . you wouldn't want to be dependent on him.

Thoughts from Yesteryear: The Decision to Marry

A man uses great care in selecting a partner in business. If he wishes to purchase a jewel, he takes more time to examine the gem than the casket that contains it. A partnership in business can easily be dissolved. A precious stone may be exchanged or sold. But how much more care is necessary in selecting a companion for life, one concerned not in business only, but in every relation and interest as long as both shall live!

~ The Real Home, page 18. Mrs. Vesta J. Farnsworth. 

Pacific Press Publishing Association, Mountain View, CA, 1923.

Scripture of the Month: February 2010

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.  ~ James 1:5 

So, what does wisdom have to do with Love and Romance (this month's theme)? A lot!

You need wisdom.

You lack wisdom (no matter how wise you are).

Handling love and romance foolishly (and foolishly is the opposite of wisely) will cause you a lot of discomfort, embarassment, regret, pain, guilt (both the feelings and the actual condition of guilt), sorrow, heartbreak, difficulty, etc., and even if you don't care, it will hurt someone else (and God).

Ask.

And then when it is given (and it surely will if you believe), take it.


P.S.: Read the book of Proverbs. :-)
 
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How can you apply this Scripture of the month to your life this February, whether along the lines of this month's theme or not?