WHO IS A BELOVED?
A “beloved” is a person with whom you have a relationship, which is intended to end up in marriage. In other words, he or she is the man or woman you have officially agreed to marry. Some use the terms fiance(e), boyfriend,or girlfriend to describe the relationship, but in this context, we are adopting the term “beloved”.

We do not advise young men and women to have close relationships with the opposite sex, which are not intended for marriage, as these boyfriends and girlfriends commonly involve themselves in immoral vices such as fornication. Hence, we caution that such relationships should be entered into solely for the purpose of marriage, and that the period for developing the relationship before the marriage (traditionally referred to as courtship) should not be too long.

8 things to consider when choosing a beloved.

1. The fact that the parents are good does not mean the child will also be a good spouse. Is he/she committed to God?

2. Don’t marry just because your parents say so. Is your intended partner your friend?

3. If you marry too early you will miss out on certain things in life (eg. your youth, your time of being single and free).

4. Consider the fact that people do not really change and so anything that you do not like about your beloved and therefore spouse, is also not likely to change.

5. Will you be in a position to manage financially?

6. Will you have a place to stay when you marry?

7.Tribal differences are going to affect your marriage.

8. Disparity in levels of education will also affect your marriage.

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