The teachings of Brother Eli "finding a God-given partner", offers a profound and important perspective concerning love and relationships, rooted in the book of Proverbs, chapter 13, verse 14. The Bible states, “House and riches are the inheritance of fathers, and a prudent wife is from the Lord.” Brother Eli extends this teaching to both men and women, dwelling more on a prudent partner—whether it is a wife or a husband—as a divine gift.
Brother Eli explains vividly that the Bible’s reference to prudence is not about worldly wisdom but about spiritual prudence, which has the foundation of God's wisdom in it. This differentiates from the fleeting understanding described in 1 Corinthians 1, verse 19, which states, “The wisdom of the wise, where God dismisses the wisdom of the wise and the understanding of the prudent.”
These teachings challenges us to look beyond superficial qualities when seeking a good partner. A God-given spouse should exhibit wisdom that aligns correctly with the principles in the Bible, such as humility, faith, a heart devoted to God's will, and obedience to His commandments.
Brother Eli urges us to test the wisdom carefully. Confirm if your partner reflects godly values. Do their actions demonstrate a commitment to growing spiritually and obeying the commandments of God? If you find out that these qualities are absent, then you are advised to be patient, trusting that God's time and provision is perfect to make the right choices. After all, with countless people in need, God's time and provision is perfect to make the right choices. There is no rush to settle for less other than what God has ordained for you.
The early message resonates deeply. In a world where people are obsessed with instant gratification, love, the way it is described, can come unexpectedly, in the perfect timing of God and the place. This perspective encourages singles to prioritize spiritual discernment over emotional impulses. Trust God for a prudent partner that is worthy of being in your life.
This is a call to our faith to be patient and wait on God's timing and plan for love.