shortlady
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What are the Biblical Guidelines for Dating?
The Bible does not specifically address the issue of dating, but the Bible does provide us with many guidelines and principles, which should most certainly be considered and applied to dating and dating activities.
WHO SHOULD I DATE?
The Bible does command, “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers…”
(2 Corinthians 6:14)
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.”
(1 Corinthians 15:33)
Christian Dating Guide Lines
It is my opinion that Christians should never enter into a serious dating relationship with anyone who does not trust in Christ as Savior and who does not desire to study God's Word. Many Christians will start a dating relationship with a non-believer not realizing its potential consequences. Often Christians will like someone enough to convince themselves that it’s not wrong and that it’s only a “short term” relationship. Unfortunately this “short term” relationship often turns into a more serious relationship but can not progress to marriage because of 2 Corinthians 6:14. However, once a person is emotionally attached to such an extent they will often forget 2 Corinthians and rationalize the marriage by ether hoping to convert their spouse or by thinking love is enough to get them through. And from there such a person will experience many problems involving an unequally yoked family. SO WHY EVEN RISK SUCH A PREDICTABLE SITUATION. And don’t forget the complications that might arise when your boyfriend has different values about sex, drugs, and a handful of life’s issues. And don’t say “but this guy is different”, or “It won’t get serious” because its been said before…only to have the same outcome. So my suggestion: Just don’t go there! Stick to being equally yoked. Many have led very troubled lives, and even lost the faith, because they failed to heed this counsel from God's Word,
So take it to heart!
Sexual Boundries
“Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own.”
(1 Corinthians 6:18-19)
The Bible makes very clear that sexual activity is reserved for the marriage union. The Bible also says: "Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof" (Romans 13:14). Since all are inclined to have sinful thoughts and desires, those who date ought not attempt to incite such desires by their dress or activities; and great care needs to be taken to avoid places and activities which provide opportunity for our flesh to fulfill its lusts and desires. A good question to consider before any dating activity is whether or not you can in this glorify Christ and do His will.
The Bible does not specifically address the issue of dating, but the Bible does provide us with many guidelines and principles, which should most certainly be considered and applied to dating and dating activities.
WHO SHOULD I DATE?
The Bible does command, “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers…”
(2 Corinthians 6:14)
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.”
(1 Corinthians 15:33)
Christian Dating Guide Lines
It is my opinion that Christians should never enter into a serious dating relationship with anyone who does not trust in Christ as Savior and who does not desire to study God's Word. Many Christians will start a dating relationship with a non-believer not realizing its potential consequences. Often Christians will like someone enough to convince themselves that it’s not wrong and that it’s only a “short term” relationship. Unfortunately this “short term” relationship often turns into a more serious relationship but can not progress to marriage because of 2 Corinthians 6:14. However, once a person is emotionally attached to such an extent they will often forget 2 Corinthians and rationalize the marriage by ether hoping to convert their spouse or by thinking love is enough to get them through. And from there such a person will experience many problems involving an unequally yoked family. SO WHY EVEN RISK SUCH A PREDICTABLE SITUATION. And don’t forget the complications that might arise when your boyfriend has different values about sex, drugs, and a handful of life’s issues. And don’t say “but this guy is different”, or “It won’t get serious” because its been said before…only to have the same outcome. So my suggestion: Just don’t go there! Stick to being equally yoked. Many have led very troubled lives, and even lost the faith, because they failed to heed this counsel from God's Word,
So take it to heart!
Sexual Boundries
“Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own.”
(1 Corinthians 6:18-19)
The Bible makes very clear that sexual activity is reserved for the marriage union. The Bible also says: "Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof" (Romans 13:14). Since all are inclined to have sinful thoughts and desires, those who date ought not attempt to incite such desires by their dress or activities; and great care needs to be taken to avoid places and activities which provide opportunity for our flesh to fulfill its lusts and desires. A good question to consider before any dating activity is whether or not you can in this glorify Christ and do His will.
Can I get an Amen, brothers? 
