Marry right or stay single – Joe Mettle as he asserts there's exclusive divine favour in marriage

Singer-songwriter Joe Mettle has encouraged young people to marry, but he emphasized the importance of doing so with the right intentions and in God's way.

Although he did not specify what he meant by "God's way," he joyfully asserted that "marriage is a blessing."

"It's an institution made by God, so you need to do it the way God wants you to, and you'll enjoy it," he added.

Echoing a Biblical verse, "He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from God [Proverbs 18:22]," he argued against those who are apathetic and opposed to marriage.

"There's a level of favor that is only released in marriage," Joe Mettle said, contending that this is why people notice an "indescribable" change in those who marry.

He stressed, "That favor can never be released until it's in marriage."

Acknowledging that "many people marry for different reasons," the Gospel star admonished his audience to carefully consider their intentions before marriage.

The music executive and entrepreneur also noted that, contrary to popular notions in some Christian circles, physical beauty and attraction are important in choosing a spouse. He expressed his belief in a Psalm that God will grant the desires of the heart to a person aligned with Him.

He playfully noted that he had "a partner-in-crime and a gossip partner" in his wife, praising her as "a safe space" far removed from the noise of the world.

However, the "Give Me Oil" hitmaker warned, quoting the Bible [Proverbs 21:9], that it is better to stay single than to live with a troublesome partner.

"This is why you need to do it right and trust God for the right person," he urged in conclusion.

The Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year 2017, Joe Mettle, wed his partner Salomey Dzisa at the Christian Centre Assemblies of God Church in Tema, Greater Accra region, in 2020.

The Reverb Studios founder and CEO spoke to Mr. Lion on Class Drive on Class 91.3 FM.