DATING: CHOOSE SOMEONE WHO LOVES THE LORD ABOVE ALL

(Message by Tanny Keng)

1. Dating

a) One of the things that Christians can mostly agree to disagree upon is the subject of dating. Perhaps this is because that word "dating" is not even used in the Bible, yet the idea of relationships between men and women are laced throughout God's Word.

b) Dating is defined as "when there is a relationship between one man and one woman which goes beyond friendship and continues into marriage; dating would be the time they spend with one another."

c) Some Christians hold to the "courtship" view, which is a way for the man and woman to get to know each other, and each other's family, with the permission of parents. Generally, the man and woman are chaperoned during a courtship.

d) Bible verses about dating then could include most any verse that speaks of relationships and the importance of choosing a like-minded Christian as a husband or wife.

2. Choose Someone Who Loves the Lord Above All

Matthew 6:33 
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Matthew 10:37 
Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Matthew 22:39 
And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” 

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