Since I have more time now, I've started organizing my sermon notes from the past... and I always enjoy reading through the teaching. Here's one from last year.
On Christian Dating (1) -Feb 10, 2010"If this is the will of God in your life, then constantly exposing yourself to the bible, will give you a biblical worldview... Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:1-2
Do not be conformed- command
that by testing- through Scripture
Definition of dating a la Danny Bae: Apply biblical principles towards the goal of marriage
Why date if you're not going to get married? The patterns you establish in dating, continue in marriage, which is why dating is so important.
Immerse yourselves in the Bible, live the Word of God out, and live consistently to what you believe.. there is no special model of dating; you apply Scripture to your life, you OBEY.
... wait on your affections. Be patient and wait on your affections, the quietness of your own heart, and there's something in trusting the Lord when you wait. There is something about waiting and keeping it to yourself and praying about it and meditating about it, for 3, 6 months, a year...
It is good to wait, it is good to be patient, and it is really important to you... That's how it is with big decisions, there is just something about waiting that is good.
There is a special level of intimacy when two people are dating, hearts are more tightly bound together. Proverbs 4:23 Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. There is only 2 things a relationship can do....
- Draw you AWAY from Christ OR 2. Draw you CLOSER to Christ
To be prepared for dating is to be a Christian... an obedient Christian, a real Christian, a faithful Christian, a mature Christian, a walking Christian.
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