Now a days falling in love have become a common thing. We can suddenly claim we are in love just like that as we please, but the truth is, it takes maturity to stay in love and keep love alive in a relationship. Here are 9 principles to note when it comes to dating as a Christian.
1. YOU CAN'T DATE AN UNBELIEVER (2 Corinthians 6 :14)
It is very important to prioritized this when it comes to dating as a Christian. Even people you share not the same doctrine within the Christendom.
2. SEXUAL PURITY SHOULD BE A PRIORITY
If you want to have control over your destiny, don't sleep around. (1 Thessalonians 4:3)
3. HAVE MARRIAGE IN MIND
Don't push yourself into dating when you are not ready for marriage.
4. BUILD AND LOOK OUT FOR CHARACTER
"BUILD" is for you and "LOOK OUT" is for the other person. Ask yourself this question, if we give you a person just like you, will you like to marry that person?
This is why is paramount that you Build yourself and your character and look out for the character of the person you want to date.
5. BE FINANCIALLY PREPARED
Build up your financial muscles and make sure you are financially capable and grounded.
6. LEARN ABOUT MARRIAGE
Get enough knowledge about marriage and learn as much as you could from an exemplary married couple, books and marriage conferences and seminars.
7. RELY ON THE HOLY GHOST
(Genesis 24) just as Abraham's servant rely on the God of his master Abraham to help him find a wife for Isaac, we can also learn from that and rely on the leadings of the Holy Spirit.
8. AVOID ANY APPEARANCE OF EVIL AND LUSTFUL CONVERSATION
Avoid anything that may seduce you into fornication and other sexual immoralities that may compromise your walk with God.
9. BE PATIENT
Getting a life partner is not for boys and girls and is something we don't joke with. Be patient and very thoughtful about it before you jump into it.
Rev Nana Agyemang Prempeh, Grace Baptist Church
Amakom, Kumasi
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