DAILY TEXT, Monday, May 25, 2026. Each one will carry his own load of responsibility (Gal. 6:5).

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Monday, May 25, 2026

Each one will bear his own load of responsibility (Gal. 6:5).

In some places, parents or other adult relatives are expected to choose a single person’s husband or wife. In other places, family or friends take on the task of finding a suitable partner for the single man or woman and then make arrangements for them to meet and see if they are compatible. If we are asked to do either of these things, let us consider the preferences and needs of both individuals. If we feel we have found a good match for our friend or relative, let us try to learn as much as possible about their personality, qualities, and, above all, their spirituality. A close friendship with Jehovah is far more important than money, education, and social standing. In any case, let us not forget that the final decision to marry or not to marry must be made by the single man or woman. (Gal. 6:5) w24.05 23 par. 11

If you'd like to start a relationship with someone, how can you tell them?

If you would like to start a relationship with someone, how can you tell them? Perhaps you could have a conversation with that person, for example, in a public place, by calling them on the phone, or by making a video call. Clearly tell them that you are interested in them and would like to get to know them better (1 Cor. 14:9). If they say they need to think about it, give them time (Prov. 15:28). And if they reply that they are not interested, respect their feelings.

What can you do if someone tells you they are interested in you? (Colossians 4:6).

What can you do if someone tells you they are interested in you? Keep in mind that it took courage for them to tell you how they feel, so treat them with kindness and respect (read Colossians 4:6). If you need time to think about it, tell them. However, try to respond as soon as possible (Prov. 13:12). If you don't want to date that person, tell them tactfully and clearly. A brother in Austria named Hans explains what he did when a sister told him she wanted to get to know him better: “I gently made it clear that I wasn't interested. I did this immediately so as not to give her false hope. And for the same reason, I was very careful about how I treated her from then on.” On the other hand, if you are interested in starting a relationship with that person, talk to them about your feelings and what you hope the courtship will be like. Depending on culture and other factors, expectations can vary greatly.

If we want to support single people, what should we do?

What can all of us do to support single people who have a desire to get married? For one thing, we should be careful about what we say (Eph. 4:29). Let us ask ourselves: “Do I often make ‘funny’ comments? When I see a single man and woman talking, do I assume there’s something going on between them?” (1 Tim. 5:13). Furthermore, we should never make a brother or sister feel that they are lacking something simply because they are not married. Hans, mentioned in the preceding paragraph, explains: “Some brothers say, ‘Why don’t you get married? You’re not so young anymore; you’ll get too old.’ Such comments only make single people feel less valued and more pressured to get married.” Surely, it is much better to look for opportunities to say things that will encourage them (1 Thess. 5:11).

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