Raphael said to him: "Do you not remember your father's orders? He commanded you to marry a woman from your own family. So now listen to me, brother; do not give another thought to this demon, but marry Sarah. I know that tonight you shall have her for your wife! When you go into the bridal chamber, take the fish's liver and heart, and place them on the embers for the incense. As soon as the demon smells the odor they give off, he will flee and never again show himself near her. Then when you are about to have intercourse with her, both of you first rise up to pray. Beg the Lord of heaven to show you mercy and grant you deliverance. But do not be afraid, for she was set apart for you before the world existed. You will save her, and she will go with you. And I suppose that you will have children by her, who will take the place of brothers for you. So do not worry." When Tobiah heard Raphael say that she was his kinswoman, of his own family's lineage, he fell deeply in love with her, and his heart became set on her. (Tobit 6: 17-18)

Rapahel is not as persuasive with me. Without even seeing Sarah, I would not have placed any confidence in the protective odor of a fish's liver and heart.

But Tobiah is ready to believe, ready to follow his father's order, ready to marry, ready for sex, ready for children, ready to take the risk.

Do not worry, we hear again. Take the risk. Accept the joys that God intends for you. Listen to the promises with faith, hope, and love.

Above is Raphael persuading Tobiah by Jean-Charles Cazin.