Genesis, 24
18. And she responded, “Drink, my lord.” And she quickly brought down the pitcher on her arm, and she gave him a drink.
18. And she responded, “Drink, my lord.” And she quickly brought down the pitcher on her arm, and she gave him a drink.
In Genesis 24, Abraham asks his oldest servant, who is faithful to him, find a wife to Isaac among Abraham's relatives in his homeland. The servant then makes a trip and finds Rebeca, who agrees to marry Isaac. The topics covered include faithfulness to God and obedience to their instructions, the importance of marriage within the lineage of Abraham and the providence of God to provide an appropriate spouse for Isaac.
Proverbs 18:22: "Whoever finds a wife finds something excellent; received a blessing from the Lord." This verse talks about the importance of finding a good spouse and how marriage can be a blessing from God.
Proverbs 31:10-12: "Exemplary woman, who will find her? It's much more valuable than the rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and never lacks anything. She only does her good, and never evil, all the days of your life. " This verse describes the kind of woman that the servant of Abraham was looking for Isaac - a trusted, kind and virtuous woman.
1 Corinthians 7:39: "The wife is linked while her husband lives; but if he dies, she is free to marry anyone who wants, as long as it is in the Lord." This verse addresses the importance of choosing a spouse that shares the same faith and religious values.
Psalm 127:1: "If the Lord does not build the house, in vain work those who build it; if the Lord does not keep the city, in vain watches the sentry." This verse highlights the importance of trusting God to build a family life and protect marriage.
2 Corinthians 6:14: "Don't put yourself in unequal yoke with disbelief. For what do justice and evil have? Or what communion can light with darkness?" This verse also emphasizes the importance of choosing a spouse that shares the same faith and religious values.
“Que Jesus reine sempre soberano no seu coração e o faça cada vez mais digno de seus divinos dons.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
