| So you really like this guy or girl but aren't quite sure | | | | Bottom line, you need to seek God and then dive |
| if you're ready to jump into the huge world of dating | | | | into a dating relationship - you'll be happy you did |
| - much less Christian dating. Most Christians will tell | | | | down the road! |
| you that Christian dating puts a ton of pressure on | | | | You need a strong grip on your beliefs and morals - |
| you since you should be living for God while following | | | | Do you have an opinion about some of the "hot |
| His laws. So the question is - how do you know if | | | | topics" in Christianity such as speaking in tongues or |
| you're ready to start dating? | | | | when you should be baptized? By looking to God's |
| My stance on this one is that you are ready to start | | | | Word and then making a decision on where you |
| dating when you have a solid relationship with Jesus | | | | stand, you'll be able to talk about these deep |
| Christ and have a strong grip on your beliefs and | | | | theological issues with your future boyfriend and |
| morals. That's a lot to digest so let me break it down | | | | girlfriend. |
| for you: | | | | One of the things that you don't want to have |
| You need a solid relationship with Jesus Christ - | | | | happen is going into a relationship with no opinion on |
| Whether you're a guy or a girl, your number one | | | | any theological issue. If you do this, chances are your |
| relationship in life needs to be with Jesus. The Bible | | | | boyfriend or girlfriend will pretty much decide for you. |
| talks about the importance of having a solid | | | | I've seen this many times in relationships! If you're |
| relationship with Him and therefore we should follow | | | | dating a solid Christian and keep God in the center of |
| that advice! You should be praying constantly and | | | | your relationship [ then this may not be a bad thing. |
| seeking His guidance about dating someone. One of | | | | By dating a solid Christian you get a better grasp of |
| my favorite Bible verses is James 1:5: | | | | the Christian faith. Sadly, not all Christians date other |
| "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who | | | | Christians [ and therefore lose their faith. Bottom line, |
| gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will | | | | know where you stand so you can talk about these |
| be given to him." | | | | issues! |
| If you're stumped as to whether God is calling you to | | | | The pastor at Denton Bible Church, Tommy Nelson, |
| a relationship then pray about it and ask God for | | | | said that you are ready to start dating when you are |
| wisdom! If you are called to be single that's OK! Being | | | | running as fast as you can for Jesus and you find |
| single is by no means a "defeat" - the Bible makes | | | | someone running next to you. What a great analogy! |
| many references of people being single (famous | | | | As Christians, we are ready to date someone when |
| people in the Bible who were single include Paul and | | | | we are giving all we have to Jesus and want to |
| oh yeah, Jesus). | | | | share that faith with someone else! |