Joagbaje:

The title is not very appropriate. Why not call it "marriage church" And why is there so much emphasis on the pay as though it is a form of extortion? Nothing is wrong with matchmaking in Gods house provided it is done by the spirit

I will continue to get you new ones until you get your choice. The money you paid does not have period of expiry.”

If you eventually marry, you will pay us N5000.

After that came counseling time with the reporter on the dos and donts. [b]“You must not meet any person we give you at her house or take her to your house. Always meet at eateries. This is a Christian organization and we don’t encourage pre-marital sex. When you meet and you like her, you can start courtship. Later you can go and know each other’s parents. If you eventually marry, you will pay us N5000.”
In case the reporter didn’t like the partner, hear his advice: “You don’t tell her that or shout at her. Just tell her that both of you should go and pray about it. After that you come back to me and I will give you another one. I will continue to get you new ones until you get your choice. The money you paid does not have period of expiry.”

The first matchmaking in the Bible occurred when Abraham confided to his trusted and loyal servant, Eliezer that he was getting old and wanted his servant to find a bride for his son Isaac who was nearing 40 years old and still unmarried. Abraham did not speak to Isaac nor did he asked him whether he wanted to get married, nor did he asked for Isaac's permission. In those days, the father was the head of the household and made all the decisions for his family.

G[b]enesis chapter 24 describes the first matchmaking mentioned in the Bible.[/b] Abraham, the man of faith whom God had blessed because He believed what God told him and left his homeland for an unknown land leaving behind all his family behind except his nephew Lot who journeyed with him. Abraham was getting old and his son was unmarried and nearing forty years. He gave specific instructions to his faithful servant, Eliezer to choose a bride from his own tribe. He made Eliezer swear an oath that Isaac, Abraham's son would not marry a Canaanite woman. He believed that God would grant him his wishes.

A[b]braham chose his loyal and trustworthy servant for the task of choosing a wife for his beloved son, Isaac[/b]. He knew Eliezer well from his service to himself and that he would carry out his wishes without fail for he was also a man loyal to God.

Abraham reiterated what the Lord God had told him. "Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence."

Abraham had perfect faith and trust in the Lord God that He would keep His words, and bless his descendants.

Eliezer asked his master what would happen should the maiden refused to follow him. Abraham replied that he was free from his oath. Eliezer took ten camels of his master and departed for Mesopotamia, the city where Nahor, Abraham's brother lived. He arrived by a well outside the city in the evening at the time when women came out to draw water. He prayed to God for guidance to prosper Abraham's wishes.

Eliezer prayed that God would show him a sign that the damsel to whom he addressed, would fulfil what he prayed for.

"Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I many drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master" (Genesis 24:14).


Eliezer did not depend on his own wisdom to decide which of the damsels who came to draw water would be the suitable one for his master, Isaac. Eliezer, like Abraham depended on the Lord to choose for him. He prayed in his heart for the Lord to show him the chosen damsel for Isaac.

Eliezer addressed Isaac as the servant of God for he watched him as a child who grew up to be a man and he knew the heart of Isaac who also loved and obeyed God.

Isaac's role was passive. He did not give his permission nor did he object in the search for a wife. He just allowed the decision to happen. Adam did not seek a companion in his life, but God saw the need for his life to be complete and provided Eve to be his mate. Isaac was a docile person for he did not object when Abraham tried to present him as a sacrifice to God as a burnt offering. He allowed his father, Abraham to meekly tie his hand and set him up ready for slaughter. He even asked Abraham where the lamb to be slaughtered was. He obediently received instructions from his father and God blessed Isaac as He blessed Abraham.

In the whole epiode, the characters played their roles according to the will and commandments of God and it was a perfect match. Praise and thank the Lord God.

Sorry, Mate! There ain't no biblical basis for 'match-making (most likely unavailable )women without their consent to available men'! I will not invest epinni in any such 'business venture'. Go and find partners who share the 'vision' in 'Ikeja of NL'! ROTFL! 'Court' ko, Tribunal ni!

seyibrown:

Sorry, Mate!  There ain't no biblical basis for 'match-making (most likely unavailable )women without their consent to available men'!    I will not invest epinni in any such 'business venture'. Go and find partners who share the 'vision' in 'Ikeja of NL'! ROTFL!  'Court' ko, Tribunal ni!

Aloy+Emeka:

Who told you the women are not available?. They needed those services but are very shy to seek for it through their parents. Get married and pay us N5K sounds like a pretty good deal to me unlike e-Harmony that will charge 20x that amount just for hook up alone. Support our home grown industries please.

KunleOshob:

Why must churches charge for every little service they render? I thought they are meant to be charitable organizations.

Aloy+Emeka:

You call matchmaking a little service?. Are you crazy?. If it is that simple, why not start a dating service and hook people up for free?.

Joagbaje:

The title is not very appropriate. Why not call it "marriage church" And why is there so much emphasis on the pay as though it is a form of extortion? Nothing is wrong with matchmaking in Gods house[b] provided it is done by the spirit[/b]