Mixed-Race Marriage

Story★★★★

I actually know a couple that they’re a solid Seventh-Avenus couple. They’re happily married. They have 2 boys that are in their teenage years now. She’s white, he’s black.

— Gabriel Arruda

Also attributed to: Sean Wycliffe

Arruda, Gabriel, “Swipe Right, Part 3” (AudioVerse teaching 43646).

The point

A story of a successful interracial marriage within the Adventist community, highlighting the importance of being open to unexpected matches.

Scripture

Matthew 7:3-5

Audience

Adults

Tone

Humorous · Convicting

To tell aloud

under a minute · 29 words

Subjects

Interracial Relationships Openness to God's Plan Humility Self-Reflection Realistic Expectations

▶ Heard on AudioVerse: Arruda, Gabriel — “Swipe Right, Part 3” ↗

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