Relationships by Design
Pastor Dan challenged the students to make the BEST choice regarding dating in High School...don't do it! The pattern of dating and breaking up is not the best way to prepare oneself for marriage. But, since many students choose to move with the culture and date in their teens, they were given some things to think about regarding choices in dating.
1) Have a standard.
Avoid the standard of "I'll date whoever makes me feel happy". Rather, seek God, and ask Him lead you in the relationship. Ask: "Is God in this relationship?".
2) God cares about who you date.
"Do not be yoked together with unbelievers.", 2 Corinthians 6:14
Look at a person's life to see if you can tell that they love Jesus. Don't just take their word that they are a Christian.
3) Dating should be preparation for marriage.
Ask, "Is this a person I would want to marry?" If not, then ask yourself why are you dating them!
Guys: Does the girl submit to the Lord and show a willingness to submit Biblically to her future husband?
Girls: Does the guy love Jesus enough to show Christ's kind of love to you and be willing to give himself up for you? Ephesians 5:22, 25
4) The big question: How far is too far?
It's not about how much I can get away with and still be a Christian. The line is different for different people and how they physiologically respond to the opposite sex. Some will need to stop at holding hands, some with kissing. Make sure that you are never alone together or go to tempting places!
Dating students are encouraged to invite an older couple into your relationship to allow someone experienced to speak into your lives.
They were also reminded that when dating someone, they should not spend all their free time together. One night a week is enough, and this habit will help keep them from getting consumed by the relationship.
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