Knights, Maidens, and Dragons

A one hour seminar given by Harold and Sarah Mally (daughter). Audio and video available.

Presentation Outline:

Qualification – Know who is a qualified partner
     Rescuest thou not the first Maiden in distress
     Knowest thou also that not by every Knight is it worth being rescued

  • What causes unequally yoked marriage?
  • How relationships are formed
  • How to discern another’s maturity and commitments
  • How high should our standard be?
  • Courageous course changes
  • Lighthouses of safety

The Goal – There is only one purpose for a young man and a young woman to come together
     If thou winnest her hand thou must marry her
     Be thou rescued only once

  • The two contrasting motives of life and how they affect a relationship
  • The process of cause and effect
  • How to avoid snares
  • How to look at the “bigger picture”

Parents – How can parents be one’s greatest blessing?
     Wise knights killeth not Dragons single handedly
     If thou wouldest marry the Princess, thou must first petition the King

  • What should our attitude be about “being under authority”?
  • What if my parents are too strict?
  • Is there a Biblical foundation for the parents’ guiding role in finding a mate?
  • What if my parents don’t like someone I’m interested in?
  • Six things a father can do for a daughter.

Faith – Does God involve Himself in whom we marry?
     He who traineth for battle winneth the hand of the Princess
     To be rescued, one must first be a Princess

  • Does God have one certain person already designated for me?
  • What two principles govern decision making?
  • How do I know God’s will?
  • What if I never get married?

Life Purpose – Is there anything more important than marriage?
     If thou art not fighting the king’s battles, thou shalt never meet the king’s daughter
     Hidest thou not in the castle, only waiting for a Knight

  • When are we not ready for marriage?
  • What should I do if I’m single and there is no one on the horizon?
  • How do I know my life work?
  • How does my life work relate to marriage?
  • What should my ultimate goal in life be?

Sequence – Is there a suggested or wise pattern to courting?
     Slay thou the Dragon before thou rescuest the Princess
     Anxious Maidens must not play with fire breathing Dragons lest they be burnt

  • If I meet someone I’m interested in what should I do first?
  • What all relationships have in common

Ownership – Don’t give or take what isn’t yours to give or take
     Pursue not thou another Knight’s maiden
     Sorry will be the Maiden who hast been rescued by other Knights before the coming of           Prince Charming

  • The big question!
  • What is defrauding?
  • What is the best gift one can give his/her mate?
  • What is the key to controlling our drives?