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Rules for Christian Dating

The basic principles of christian dating serve as guides for what can be a very confusing experience. Dating, a process of understanding and discovery, is fraught with temptations, while you are taking the first step towards the decision that can shape the rest of your life. The basic principles of Christian dating, then, are a guide to your quest for a spouse.

The basic Christian dating principles are based on the realization that you are gathering two information sets during the dating and mating process. The first set is about the kind of person you are, and the determination of what you value in life. The second set of factors are those about your longed-for mate- what kind of partner you are looking for, what kind of values she or he should have and so forth. Each person you date helps you determine the qualities you need and want in a partner and helps you learn to respect and love others.

Here are the basic principles of Christian dating:
The first Christian dating principle, the most basic one, is that you should not give yourself too much pressure. There is no hard and fast rule about whether you should be in a serious, or not so serious, relationship, with a potential mate at any given age. Those who don’t date in high school are no less normal, no less prepared for finding a partner, and on no worse a schedule for finding the love of their life. When you are ready to find your life’s partner you’ll know.

The second basic principle of Christian dating is that, while casual dating isn’t prohibited, you should be aware if your date is looking for something casual or more serious minded. If the latter, it’s not right to play with his or her feelings. Those who seek less than totally committed relationships should only date those who feel likewise.

It’s important as well that you follow another basic principle of Christian dating as you start your search for a lifetime partner. This principle is that you only date other believers. What you don’t want to do is starting dating with the idea that you can partner with someone who is not a believer and convert her or him. You could end up committed to the relationship but your mate not committed to Christ. That could end up causing problems in your relationship.

Perhaps the most important of the basic principles of Christian dating is that you establish appropriate dating boundaries. Avoiding temptation is the most important principle. Compromising morals can take you away from your Lord instead of closer.

As much as we don’t want to believe it when we’re young and dating; but our parents had to abide by the basic principles of Christian dating at one time themselves and they’ve learned a few things about choosing the right life partner. Seeking their guidance is a wise decision during your dating time.

Jane Saeman
http://www.articlesbase.com/dating-articles/rules-for-christian-dating-134705.html

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15 Customer Reviews of “Rules for Christian Dating”

hangman wrote on January 28, 2010

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What are the rules for dating as a new Christian?
I’m a new Christian went on a 2nd date with a woman that is on her way to becoming born again. The date was to be dinner and a movie. When I picked her up she told me she already ate and was not in the mood for a movie so we went and played a few games of pool instead.
For starters SEX is not even a issue, I have taken a vow of abstance.

GallivantingGalaticGadfly wrote on January 28, 2010

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make sure you do not show any signs of rational thinking
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Ms. Swan STFU, SFCU wrote on January 28, 2010

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Don’t have sex until you’re married.

That’s basically it.
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Lightandtruth wrote on January 28, 2010

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The body is a temple, treat them like it.
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Eza L wrote on January 28, 2010

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You should start bible studies with her, and pray together.
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CJ wrote on January 28, 2010

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You should marry someone that is saved, not someone that is unsaved.

Dating is fine, but if it goes on too long, you have to decide if it is a person that you would marry. If not, then there’s no point in dating them.
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Nick24794 wrote on January 28, 2010

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Hold sex until marriage
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babyblue wrote on January 28, 2010

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I’m catholic, so is my boyfriend. We’ve been together for 2 years, he’s a serious catholic I’m a lil more liberal. But we still have sex all the time, it doesn’t matter if you do, as long as you love eachother and know you’ll spend the rest of your life together. Look at it this way, we weren’t born evil, the way you turn out has nothing to do with your soul or your genes, it’s the life experiences thrown at you. So if you are internally a decent person, you do no wrong, but you have sex with the one you love, your soul mate, is god going to turn you away forever? Thats just a load of crap.
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Justin R wrote on January 28, 2010

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their are no rules of dating… christianity is not strict
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sarcastic_litl_spastic wrote on January 28, 2010

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DOn’t forget your faith. If you keep to the fait you won’t have to worry about the rules because you’ll be following them. But a great start would be not cheating. Go to church or consult you church pastor/preist. But yeah no sex befor marriage. It’ll give you something to look forward to! ;)

http://www.christian-dating-guide.com/
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Beau.Gus wrote on January 28, 2010

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Don’t even THINK about having sex, for to imagine a sin (sex outside marriage) is to have committed that sin.

Pool is also sinful. Have you never seen "The Music Man"?
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Hail Naw! wrote on January 28, 2010

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Just exercise good morals and good decisions. Remember, you’re a Christian, not a Saint.
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ANTI-DISNEY CHANNEL wrote on January 28, 2010

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keep your pants on and don’t bother bring any protection
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Brother Trucker wrote on January 28, 2010

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Love Hangman, Just love. The most of the above judgemental answers have no roots in the Bible. Use your own discretion based on love and respect. Respect yourself and respect your friend. You should be talking this over with her.
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treetop wrote on January 28, 2010

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god give us advice in all kind of areas, this could be dateing and marriage,we should not be unequilty yoked, a beleiver does not have any think in comon with a nonebeliver, on marriage if a beleiver is already married to a unbeleiver and the unbeliever wants to leave god says let them go,but if they both beleive the word says to hang in there and you both will see the hand of god work in your marriage.hope this helps!
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