The wait is over! The second part of this series is here! We have considered the concept and the features of dating as a relationship in the previous post. In this post let’s consider the biblical stand on cases such as dating. How does God view this subject? The bible says “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” – Romans 12:2 NLT. We were admonished here by Apostle Paul not to copy the patterns and customs of this world, instead we should allow God to transform us into new persons. If we are told not to copy the belittling standard of this world, then there must be a better and more superior standard for believers.
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” – Romans 12:2 NLT
What then is God’s own offer and standard for His Precious children? “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope” – Jeremiah 29:11 NLT certainly, we are not left in darkness! This was God the Father speaking to Prophet Jeremiah and in this case the whole believers of this age, here is a promise of good plans that have already been cooked and stretched out by our God Himself, then why should we fret? In fact, we should be joyous for having such a visionary and responsible God as our Father. This is also stating that, we are to abide in Him to enjoy the package thereof. Believers, especially youths are warned through many passages of the scriptures to flee from youthful lusts; part of which is dating. As explained in the previous post, dating is a loose form of relationship, you can virtually date any kind of persons; someone younger than you are, older, non-Christians, etc. as far as dating is concerned, all that matters is that the immediate need of lust, sexual urge, sense of belonging, pride, etc. are met without any proper care of what become of one’s future life after the dating ordeal.
As far as dating is concerned, all that matters is that the immediate need of lust, sexual urge, sense of belonging, pride, etc. are met without any proper care of what become of one’s future life after the dating ordeal.
The scripture stresses the need to dissociate from any form of unlawful union with unbelievers. “And what union can there be between God’s temple and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God said: I will live in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be my people. Therefore, come out from among unbelievers, and separate yourselves from them, says the Lord, don’t touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you. And I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” – 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 NLT. The Lord instructed us to come out from among the unbelievers, that will should TOUCH NOT their filthy things, part of which is dating! It is a concept of the world! No record of a person that had a date in the bible! Its root is not God! so, the standard of God on the concept of dating is clear and glaring from the scriptures examined above.
The word of God is firm and direct about this issue. It says “But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: The Lord knows those who are His and all who belong to the Lord must turn away from evil.” – 2 Timothy 2:19 NLT.
This is God’s view on dating. Dating has never been God’s way and it will never be! God’s word stands forever! In the next post, we shall be exploring the God’s way of Relationship. Expect it very soon… I hope you enjoyed this? We will be waiting for your comments.
Stay blessed!
This is really inspiring.. I’ll love this is really publicised and secondary school students see this even… Dating is at a high side these days.. Very wonderful one Sir
I agree as Christians we shouldn’t touch filthy things but I disagree that dating is the filthy thing. If I’m not wrong you mentioned in the last post that dating was a 20th century word so how would it have been mentioned in the Bible? Dating without godly values amongst many others are what the Bible referred to as youthful lusts. The intimacy that a godly dating relationship brings is necessary for oneness in marriage. I’d argue that dating and courtship are the same. I anticipate your next post.
I won’t say you are not right ma’am, but we both know what the post is meant to address, for the sake of the youths and teens out there that the only language they understand is dating as dating proper… Let’s make them understand what’s wrong in it. I won’t call Courtship godly dating… I will rather leave it as Christian Courtship. Also, I believe my final post on dating already answered some questions about the place of intimacy and also the place of seeking God’s face before entering a serious relationship which is not captured In dating. Thanks for Choosing The Fire Place.
The words are really helping
I’m coming to the understanding and I hope the next post will quench my thirst for this. Thanks for this and God bless
This is inspiring.
I hope it’s been published to secondary School students and especially those who have gone against God’s will for their lives. I mean there lost sheep.
May God help the youth of this generation including myself to stand out.
Thanks for this sir
It’s helpful especially at this age we are
Dating is the best language that the world can give to relationships which shouldn’t be.
We should be open to understanding of what Dating is and what courting is
They aren’t the same.
More wisdom to the blogger
Thank you sir, Following God plan is what matters