30/01/2026
MATURITY IS THE BEGINNING OF TRUE MANHOOD AND WOMANHOOD.
Marriages are collapsing at an alarming rate because, every day, boys and girls—not men and women—are entering marriage.
Until you have learned self-control—until you can keep yourself to yourself, or faithfully to one partner and forget all others—you are not yet a man or a woman.
A child plays with many toys at the same time, but a man or woman does not collect toys; they intentionally acquire property.
A child sees everything as huggable; an adult understands ownership, responsibility, and restraint.
An adult chooses deliberately; a child grabs impulsively.
So, if as a girl you are still entangled with several men, or as a man you are still juggling several women, you are only rehearsing for a marriage that is destined to break. In such a state, do not rush into marriage.
As charity begins at home, a peaceful home begins before marriage.
What you refuse to discipline now will eventually disgrace you later.
Marriage does not create maturity; maturity qualifies you for marriage.
Ka Chineke mezie okwu