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Moonlight7 View Profile History	Before Marriage. 💝 Posted : 10 Feb, 2023 03:54 AM What does the Bible say about dating / courting? Although the words “courtship” and “dating” are not found in the Bible, we are given some principles that Christians are to go by during the time before marriage. The first is that we must separate from the world’s view on dating because God’s way contradicts the world’s (2 Peter 2:20). While the world’s view may be to date around as much as we want, the important thing is to discover the character of a person before making any commitment to him or her. We should find out if the person has been born again in the Spirit of Christ (John 3:3-8) and if he or she shares the same desire toward Christ-likeness (Philippians 2:5). The ultimate goal of dating or courting is finding a life partner. The Bible tells us that, as Christians, we should not marry an unbeliever (2 Corinthians 6:14-15) because this would weaken our relationship with Christ and compromise our morals and standards. When one is in a committed relationship, whether dating or courting, it is important to remember to love the Lord above all else (Matthew 10:37). To say or believe that another person is “everything” or the most important thing in one’s life is idolatry, which is sin (Galatians 5:20; Colossians 3:5). Also, we are not to defile our bodies by having premarital sex (1 Corinthians 6:9, 13; 2 Timothy 2:22). Sexual immorality is a sin not only against God but against our own bodies (1 Corinthians 6:18). It is important to love and honor others as we love ourselves (Romans 12:9-10), and this is certainly true for a courtship or dating relationship. Whether dating or courting, following these biblical principles is the best way to have a secure foundation for a marriage. It is one of the most important decisions we will ever make, because when two people marry, they cleave to one another and become one flesh in a relationship which God intended to be permanent and unbreakable (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5). Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Before Marriage. 💝 Posted : 10 Feb, 2023 04:01 AM Unfortunately Many people don't follow these godly guidelines so fornication, adultery, divorce is the end results. Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	Before Marriage. 💝 Posted : 10 Feb, 2023 05:02 PM It seems many don’t understand what a Biblical Christian is. I have found the many people claim to be Christian if asked. I’ve had prostitutes approach me. I asked if they knew Jesus. One claimed to have a “relationship with Jesus” already. Others have claimed to be Christian. Funny thing, not many living in sin wanna stick around to discuss the Jesus they believe in. Perhaps fearful of the conviction and the true repentance his Name implies🤔⁉️⁉️ Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	Before Marriage. 💝 Posted : 10 Feb, 2023 05:05 PM If you want to expose a false “Christian” who wants to date you and make him flee really fast—discuss repentance with him‼️ Don’t let him/her change the subject‼️‼️ Post Reply