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Stabroek News

Christian males speak
published: Sunday | January 30, 2005


From left, Murray and Gourzong

  • DEVON PAUL MURRAY, 26-year-old computer technician:

    I BELIEVE that the Christian male, for the most part, would make a better husband because he tends to depend a lot on God for just about everything.

    I have discovered that women are very interesting and complex. Regardless of how many books you will read or people you will talk to (about women) no one knows them better than the one who made them. The Christian male can rely a lot on God for this too. This makes a lot of difference.

    The first thing a Christian male looks for is someone who is also a Christian. That is a basic entry level requirement. After that you narrow things down. I like someone who is definitely attractive. While it is not the most important part it is important. The next thing that I look for is someone who is intelligent, someone who can hold a mature conversation as well as someone who is funny and witty. I like to laugh; the world is filled with so much stress.

    I like someone who you can relax with, talk about anything with. Also, I look for someone who is humble, ambitious and one who dresses modestly.

    What do I have to offer? As to whether I am attractive or not, I have enough self esteem to know I am OK. I do not go around drooping all day. I try not to be unreasonable. The things that I am asking for are things I am also willing to portray.

  • Richard Gourzong, 21-year-old part-time university student and banking employee:

    THE FIRST advantage that we would have as husbands (lies in the fact that) the Christian male is someone who at least is in line with God or has some communication with God. So in times of distress or anything going wrong, you have a husband, a mate, a man who should be able to stand, knowing that if the marriage is not going right then their relationship with God will not be going right.

    But, what if the Christian you married is not the one God you wanted to marry? If this is so, nothing will go right. But, if it is in the will of God, things will be smoother. You will know your mate, you will have fun.

    For the person outside (Christianity), you won't have that strong spiritual base, so if something goes wrong it may not be resolved in the best fashion. Things might be haphazard.

    The Christian guy will understand his vows. He will understand what he is going into. He will understand the term 'till death do us part'.

    The Bible says if you make a vow with God, defer not to pay it. There is really no way of coming out (of marriage). The person outside (Christianity) might not care less. 'I love you now but if things are not going right, hit the road Jack.'

    For me, the best time to get married would be when I have finished my studies and in a good job so I can support my wife. If I can't support her it makes no sense.

    I need a woman who is ambitious. That has to be one of them. She has to be humble, of a quiet spirit. Someone who can adjust herself in situations. She is not just of one mindset. If something happens, you do not have to worry about it. She should be someone who you can trust and depend on. Someone who can take care of you.

    "He that findeth a wife findeth a good thing."

    If God is in it and you allow him to stay in it, it can only be good. Sometimes you have to fight for your marriage. If things get a little rocky, even if you do not understand everything happening, you need to work hard to keep it going. Do not leave it up to God to work out everything. Be creative. Think of good things and make your mate feel good.

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