The Power of Agreement

Amos 3:3 ³Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

If you are going to offer a sacrifice to God then all areas of your life has to be in agreement with God.

Gen 34:1-7
¹And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land.
 ²And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her.
 ³And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel.
 ⁴And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife.
 ⁵And Jacob heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter: now his sons were with his cattle in the field: and Jacob held his peace until they were come.
 ⁶And Hamor the father of Shechem went out unto Jacob to commune with him.
 ⁷And the sons of Jacob came out of the field when they heard it: and the men were grieved, and they were very wroth, because he had wrought folly in Israel in lying with Jacob's daughter: which thing ought not to be done.

When you lay down with someone you are married to that person. There is something in you that won't let go. We have to understand the spiritual consequences when we have sex outside of marriage. God will send you your spouse. Be careful about talking about your ex. Stop comparing your ex with your current girl/boyfriend and spouse. If you cause damage and hurt it can take a while to heal. Wives should affirm their husbands. Men should speak to their ladies what they would like for them to wear and not tear them down.

You can't not bring your old mentality into dating. The old man has passed away (2 Cor 5:17). Look for the signs that the other person will bail out on you. If he or she will bail out on you while dating then he or she will bail out on you in the marriage. Communication is important. You can't make decisions with out consulting with your spouse. When you are in accord you will see the blessings of God. Life is better when you are in peace with the other person.

For the singles: don't sleep with the other person and then get to know them. That's the world's way of doing things. Get to know the person and do not have sex. You are interviewing when dating. You may think you are in love but you are in lust. Let your parents get to know the person you are dating. Your parents have wisdom.  Keep people out of your business especially if you are married.

2 Cor 6:14-16
¹⁴Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
 ¹⁵And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
 ¹⁶And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

Proverbs 14:1
¹Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands

Prov 25:24
²⁴It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.

A man needs compliments and women like details. If you want peace you have to compliment the women. Women should learn how to celebrate their men. Know what type of man you have. You may have a husband who is not a handy man but makes sure things are fixed around the house.

It's important to be equally yoked but you can be unequally yoked with other Christians (i.e different denominations). If you are going to date do it for real. Stop playing games. If it's not going to be done right then it shouldn't be done at all.

For the singles try on holding on longer. Sex is not food. you can live with out it. If you've made a mistake just repent and don't do it again. You are cheating in the spirit when you lay down with another person. Practice discipline now. It helps to kill the flesh in marriage. Marriage will not help you to be faithful.