*DAILY DEW 20/MAY/2022* *RELATIONSHIPS & CHOOSING A LIFE PARTNER* (V) _Key Bible Text:_ *"Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God."* (Ephesians 5:21 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ SOME RED FLAGS to consider when considering a serious relationship or choice of a life partner:- 5. Why can't you say "sorry!"? Ego, pride, self righteousness, etc are some of the major reasons people can't say sorry! People who can't apologize are always thinking they have to be pleased. You must learn to apologize to build a happy home. Inability to say sorry is not a virtue. Proving stubborn and self righteous costs devil his place and he was thrown down to earth! If he had quickly pleaded with God and repented, perhaps there will be no devil today! Don't be like the devil! 6. Avoid generalizing negatively. We are easily tempted and easily fall into negative generalizations. "Ibos love money!"? Why not "Ibos are hard working"? "Yorubas love owambe", why not "Yorubas love family and friends gatherings"? "Hausas are backward and heartless" Why not "Hausa's are strategic and futuristic"? All men are not the same! All women are not the same! Not all children of these days lack respect! Accepting Stereotypes and generalizations is wrong! A bad fruit does not condemn all other fruits from the same tree! Take time to study individuals and don't fall for lazy generalizations! 7. Does your proposed partner have a spiritual head over him/her? Does s/he listen to someone? Is s/he a lone ranger? Self made conscious and answer to no one? Partners who can't submit to any authority or mentor figure is a real challenge because by the nature of life, no one is ordained to be spiritually headless! Find out who he or she regards. In fact, take it a step further, discuss in advance about one or more neutral and mature persons to be like your internal appeal court, where you take hard, prolonged or sensitive issues to, for more guided resolution. _MEDITATION:_ *“A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ come together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.”* – Dave Meur *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo_Esq* *#Friday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Year_of_Big_Favours* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Grace_For_Accomplishments* *#Hello_May* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg *WhatsApp Group:* http://bit.ly/The_David_Generation Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.