Ethan Carter was one of the most admired young men in the city.
Handsome and charming, he was the only son of Mr. Leonard Carter, a wealthy businessman with five children and a long family legacy. Despite their fortune, Mr. Carter raised his children with strong Christian values, teaching them to be kind, loving, and helpful to those less fortunate.
Ethan carried these lessons daily.
Many assumed Ethan, with his striking looks, was frivolous with women’s hearts, but he was deeply serious and devout. His father hoped he would marry soon, to continue the family line, but Ethan sought genuine love—someone who valued his heart, not his wealth.
One afternoon, Mr. Carter called him into the living room. “My son, I’m proud of you. Remember, you promised to find a wife after your overseas project.” Ethan laughed lightly.
“Dad, women only notice money and family name. I once dated someone who didn’t believe in God and called marriage a trap.”
His father replied gently, “Don’t give up on love, son. The Bible says he who finds a wife finds a good thing.” Ethan agreed to start searching upon his return.
Weeks later, Ethan returned, celebrating a successful project. That Sunday, his father insisted the family attend church to give thanks. At Victory Light Church, whispers spread about Ethan, the eligible bachelor.
Among the congregation, Sarah, the lead singer known for her beauty and prideful judgment, noticed him immediately and performed with a flourish, hoping to attract his attention.
After the service, Ethan gave a generous offering and shared his testimony. Sarah whispered to a friend, “He’s single, rich, and influential. I must have him.”
Later at dinner, Mr. Carter teased Ethan about the women staring at him in church. “Dad, we were in church. How could I focus on ladies?” they laughed.
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