LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

Avoid Worldly Influences When Planning a Wedding

A Christian couple who are planning their wedding have many decisions to make. They may feel pressure to imitate the lavish weddings that are the norm in their community. Well-meaning friends and family members may have their own ideas of what the wedding should include. What Bible principles will help a couple to plan for their special day in a way that will leave them with a clean conscience and no regrets?

WATCH THE VIDEO WEDDINGS THAT HONOR JEHOVAH, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

How did the following Bible principles help Nick and Juliana?
Why should engaged couples choose a spiritually mature Christian brother to be “the director of the feast”?—Joh 2:9, 10.
What were the reasons for the personal choices Nick and Juliana made for their wedding?
Who is responsible to make final decisions about the wedding ceremony and reception?—w06 10/15 25 ¶10.

Collage: Scenes from the video ‘Weddings That Honor Jehovah.’ Nick and Juliana, a Christian couple, are planning their wedding and have many decisions to make. 1. The couple praying individually. 2. An electronic tablet and papers showing their research. 3. The couple discussing wedding plans with family. 4. The couple preparing wedding invitations with family and friends.