Christian Dating Principles, A Biblical Approach...When searching for christian dating principles, the obvious place to look is the Bible. In 1 Corinthians 10:31, we are called to glorify God in everything we do. We can all agree that dating would be included in "everything" therefore our dating should bring glory to God.
**HOT TIP** Just because we want to glorify God, that does not mean we cannot also have fun. You can share your funny Christian dating story and also get some cool dating ideas from others. Just use the simple form at the bottom of the page. So, how do we do that? One of the obvious ways is to avoid going to places that dishonor God. That may mean things such as being more selective in the movies we go to see or the music we go to hear. Many of the themes in movies and music are openly hostile to the Christian way. Although we may not realize it at the time, these things can pollute our minds and therefore our relationships. A simple way to see if you should be in a certain place is to ask yourself this question. Would I want Jesus to see me here? Many Christians wonder about dating a non-Christian. Usually, the scripture that will be referenced is 2 Corinthians 6:14. There we are told to not be "yoked" with unbelievers. But, is going on a date being "yoked"? ( That will be covered more on the marriage page.) If we go back to the concept of glorifying God, we can see the answer to this. Ask yourself and pray about two things. First, can I date this person and point them to Jesus? Second, will dating this person put me in places or situations that dishonor God? One simple Christian dating principle is for the first "date" to be going to a worship service and dinner afterwards. It may sound crazy but that could be the best date you ever have. Even if it isn't, at least you will be in a situation that will help you make a good decision about further dates. So, that should take care of the location part of dating. But, what christian dating principles relate to my actions? If you keep the concept of glorifying God in mind, it will guide your actions. What about kissing and other physical contact? Yes, the Bible covers those actions too. There are instances in the Bible of greeting with a kiss. We can probably agree that there are different kisses. If you can kiss as a greeting without it leading to other contact, it is different than a lustful kiss. We are told to not commit adultery as part of the Ten Commandments. When we think of adultery, most of us think of the physical act. However, Jesus said that, if you look at someone lustfully, you have already committed adultery with them in your heart. Once again, if your actions do not glorify God, it is best to remove yourself from that situation.
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