— God measures readiness by maturity, not by years.
📖 Summary
The Bible never sets an age for love or marriage.
God looks not at chronology, but at character.
You’re ready not when you’ve lived long enough,
but when you’ve learned to love selflessly.
1️⃣ Introduction | “When is it too early—or too late?”
Society measures readiness by numbers.
God measures it by obedience.
“My times are in Your hand.” — Psalm 31:15
You’re ready for marriage when you can see your partner
as a calling from God, not a cure for loneliness.
2️⃣ Biblical Foundation
📘 Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV) — For everything there is a season.
📘 Genesis 2:18 (ESV) — I will make a helper fit for him.
📘 1 Corinthians 7:36 (ESV) — Let them marry; it is no sin.
→ Marriage is not about when society expects,
but when God equips you to love well.
3️⃣ Theological Insight
📜 MacArthur — True readiness comes from self-control, not age.
📜 Sproul — Marriage is holiness training, not companionship alone.
📜 Piper — Marriage mirrors Christ’s covenant, not culture’s pressure.
📜 Keller — Love is not found in chemistry but in commitment.
📜 Calvin — Some are called to marriage, others to singleness—both are grace.
→ Readiness = Faith + Responsibility + Maturity.
4️⃣ Misconceptions vs Biblical Truth
| Misconception | Cause | Biblical Truth |
|---|---|---|
| “You must marry before 30.” | Cultural norm | God determines each person’s timing (Eccl 3:1) |
| “I need financial security first.” | Materialism | God’s provision follows obedience (Prov 19:14) |
| “Late marriage means failure.” | Social comparison | Each calling is different (1 Cor 7:7) |
| “Love is enough.” | Romanticism | Marriage requires covenant commitment (Eph 5:25) |
5️⃣ Application | Four Readiness Tests
1️⃣ Is God at the center of your life?
2️⃣ Can you control your desires and emotions?
3️⃣ Do you view marriage as sanctification, not satisfaction?
4️⃣ Can you bear responsibility joyfully?
6️⃣ Conclusion | God’s Timing Is Always Perfect
You’re not late if you’re walking with God.
You’re not early if you’re led by the Spirit.
“God doesn’t check your age—He checks your heart.” — Revito
Faith. Love. Maturity. — Revito
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