Finding Your Million Dollar Mate with Randy Pope

"Love is a commitment based on the Will of God and often time under-girded by an emotion." Randy Pope

Increasing in the Fruits of the Spirit:

a. Perseverance
b. Self-Control
c. Godliness
d. Kindness
e. Unconditional Love

"A person's physical appearance and personality are valid and important but secondary to a person's spirit. When these become the primary motive for love then that 'love' becomes a fatal attraction."

Develop a spiritual attraction in your life. Invite the divine nature of God into your own heart to do it's redemptive work.
End any relationship with anyone who does not have the potential to be a million dollar mate.
Make edification your goal in dating. The word 'date' comes from a Latin word that means 'to give', 'to build up', or 'to edify'.
Pray daily for your future spouse.
Find someone you respect to validate your choice of a marriage partner.
Set dating standards high enough to protect yourself.

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