The importance of the right spouse

But there was no one like Ahab who sold himself to do wickedness in the sight of the LORD, because Jezebel his wife stirred him up. – 1 Kings 21v25

We have all heard the old saying – ‘Behind every great man is a great woman.’ Laying aside the modern perception that this is a sexist statement we are going to just move on.

In a very real way it might also be said that ‘Behind every evil man is a real beastly woman.’

We know that this is not always the case. There are historical examples where great men have had wicked wives and wicked men have had sweet wives. However, when to comes down to it, a lot of who we are and the kind of person we become is dependent on our spouse.

God says that there was never a king as wicked as Ahab because his wive Jezebel ‘stirred him up.’

Our spouses, be they husband or wife, can make our lives heavenly or they can make it a living hell. That is part of the reason why marriage is such an important matter. It is by far the most important earthly decision we will ever make.

God intended marriage to be forever. Sometimes that does not work out, but that was God’s plan. When we choose a husband or wife we literally choose a life partner.

For those who are not there yet, be careful. Don’t enter marriage based on emotion, good looks, or passion. Choose your spouse carefully and prayerfully. That choice is for the rest of your life.

For me, I have to say that I could not be more grateful. My dear Mary is a godly supporter, encourager, helper, and even at times when it is needed, a godly corrector.