10 TIPS FOR CHRISTIAN DATING.
I. You shall love God more than your partner
Believers who are in a dating relationship must
to ensure that they keep their first love for God and that the best of their
time and your devotion will be dedicated to Him. Be careful not to make your
You shall not make for yourself an idol (Exodus 20:3-5) MAT.10:37
The goal of dating is marriage
Every romantic relationship has a single and ultimate goal: the holy.
marriage. When a couple decides to start this relationship, it is because
both have understood that they are committed to spend together the
the rest of their lives. That's why one should not start a relationship if one does not first
there was a reasonable time of mutual knowledge, through a
close friendship.
III. You shall not fornicate
The Bible says that the believer must flee from fornication (1 Corinthians
Christian couples must stay away from sin.
premarital sexual relationships are a sin that will bring
negative consequences for the couple.
IV. Avoid being alone together
In order not to expose themselves to a sinful situation, the engaged couple must
avoid being alone in a place. For this purpose, it is better to always be
accompanied by friends or family or by a person who can help
of the chaperone.
V. Show mutual respect
Respect, along with love, forms the foundation on which everything is based.
marital relationship. That is why dating is supposed to be a stage
of harmony and illusion, and when the lines of disrespect are crossed,
Then the couple is laying the foundations for a failure. Where not
If respect exists, there can be no healthy or lasting relationship.
VI. Talking about sensitive topics
Like any relationship, sensitive topics (if there are any) must be discussed with
openness, transparency, and respect. When topics are avoided
"uncomfortable" then, is very dangerous for the future. Late or
early what is not resolved through conversation will be a reason for discussion and
of the crisis.
VII. Save money
As part of the preparation for a possible wedding and for the
forming a future family, it is important to save money. In this
It makes sense if both are working, they should agree on
to accounts, expenses and savings. For better results regarding
both must be committed to carry it out.
VIII. Find a mentor
As part of the preparation for marriage, it is vital
the importance that partners can have a person (or a couple
married) who can serve as mentors and to whom one can report
accounts. These people must be mature and good Christians.
testimony to guide the future partner during dating and the
marriage. In order for the mentors' task to be effective, it must be
to seek the greatest sincerity and transparency from
couples. It is also recommended to have premarital talks so that the
future partner can have a broader and more objective perspective of the
decision they have made.
IX. Meet your partner's family
Understanding that all families are different, it is important
to get to know the partner's family, especially the parents,
brothers or the person who represents their authority. Although in some
In some cases, this authority figure can be an older brother, the grandparents.
or the uncles. Whatever it may be, it is healthy to have knowledge
close to the relatives, since when a couple gets married, they establish
a relationship with the new family.
X. Have clear expectations
Clear expectations prevent misunderstandings and disappointments. That's why
as part of the courtship, it is necessary to talk about the expectations that
they have each other. Thus, both can know what to expect and what not to
wait until they reach marriage. In this sense, it is very
importantly, clarify what the expectations are regarding the money, the
children they want to have, the frequency to visit the family, etc. A
From there, agreements can be established and thus a sin will be avoided.
number of conflicts and disillusionments.
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