"Life is Good but Eternal Life is Better!" Week #3 - The Dating Game!

The Dating Game... It is one of those things in life that can be either great or that can cause a great deal of pain in our lives. I believe God's word is VERY clear on what type of person we should be dating. Let's take a closer look at the differences between the world's best date and God's best date

The World View: Desired Qualities in our Date
-- Good Looking
-- Physically Buff
-- Money
-- Social Standard - Connections
-- Great Hair (Thanks Kierston)
-- Personality

God's View: Desired Qualities of our Date
-- 2 Corinthians 6:14 - Don’t become partners with those who reject God. How can you make a partnership out of right and wrong? That’s not partnership; that’s war.
-- We need to date people who have the same Godly values we have.
-- If we don't, we risk a life time of pain and regret.

PC’s Tips on Dating:
1. Talk with your Parent(s) on the Rules of Dating.
Set CLEAR rules about dating.
· Who to date?
· Where can you go on your date?
· What age you can start dating?
· What time you need to be home?
2. Ask the Following Questions When Going on a Date:
Who:
· Who is this person that I am going to be dating?
· Can I trust them?
· How well do I know them?
Why:
· Why do I want to date this person?
· Why am I attracted to this person?
· Why is this person attracted to me?
Where:
· Where are we going to go on this date?
· No plan, means NO date.
When:
· What time do you plan on the date starting.
· What time will the date be over.
How:
· How are you planning to go on the date?
· Who’s driving?
· Will there be other couples?
3. Communicate your Plans with your Parents.
4. 2 Corinthians 6:14 - Don’t become partners with those who reject God. How can you make a partnership out of right and wrong? That’s not partnership; that’s war.

Dating is a fun and an exciting time in your life but there are many dangers in it as well. Before you start dating, take time and talk to your parent(s) about it. And ALWAYS keep 2 Corinthians 6:14 in mind when you are choosing whether to date a person or not.