| Most Christians realize that God does not approve of | | | | every day. His words will order your footsteps and |
| the way most people "date" in today's society. Here | | | | light your path. |
| are some guidelines to help you make sure your | | | | Finally, make a commitment to maintain a standard of |
| dating relationships are pleasing to God and follow His | | | | purity. Whether you are a young inexperienced |
| rules. | | | | person or a seasoned widower, God has |
| First, be true to your convictions. Discuss your | | | | expectations of your relationship regardless of your |
| convictions, standards, boundaries and goals with the | | | | past. Although this may be difficult for most couples, |
| one you are intending to date. Find out where they | | | | many blessings come to those who follow God's |
| stand on issues, and let your positions be crystal | | | | instructions. |
| clear. Then agree to help and be accountable to each | | | | Just remember that it is important to get the |
| other to honor God through your relationship. | | | | relationship started right. That is half the battle. If |
| Secondly, follow God's guidance through faith and | | | | you get started right, and stay on that right path, |
| prayer. If everything else seems right, but you can | | | | the chances are greater that you will marry and have |
| not find God's peace about a relationship, break it off. | | | | a life of joy and blessing. Please allow yourself the |
| It is better to suffer the heartache of a breakup | | | | joy of God's blessings by dating the way God |
| earlier than later. | | | | intended. |
| Next, make sure you are reading in God's word | | | | |