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Concerning marriage – What do you think about "The One" theology...that there is just one person for everyone? Some argue that you can just marry a good Christian and be fine. I don't agree. But can I get your thoughts on this? Thanks so much.
The problem with the idea that there is only one person on the planet that you could marry (in God's will) is that one person could mess the whole system up. If your "one" misses God and marries the wrong person then not only are you stuck but also the right "one" that was supposed to marry the one they married is too. This cascades pretty fast into everyone being out of God's perfect will.
With that said, I do like the approach that there is "one" for me. That person is the one that God will lead me to - and them to me. Although, I don't believe that there is only one person on earth that you could marry and be in God's will, I do believe that He will lead you to one. At the right time with the right person there will be a "God-connection" and that person is "the one" for you.
This does leave room for people missing the mark. If you (or the other person) were to miss it regarding the Lord's leading and forfeit what "could have been" then God in His great wisdom and mercy would still have "the one" for you. He wouldn't subject you to lifelong solitude. I wouldn't focus on this last part too much. Just say, "He's leading me (and them) and we will know."
I don't focus on the spiritual part to ignore the natural side. It is wisdom to look at many practical aspects but to leave the final word with the witness of the Spirit inside you.
About just finding a "good Christian." One element that would concern me with that approach has to do with the call of God. Everyone is called to some type of service. These calls should be compatible. For many people who work a "normal" career and want to raise a family and be involved in the local church, they would probably be all right considering personalities, etc. I think that the higher the call, the more important this selection is. In other words, for some, the pool of people from which "the one" could come out of is greater than for others.