Are You Too Picky? The Truth About Standards in Christian Dating Ever been told to "lower your standards" or that you're "too picky"? You're not alone. In this episode, we're tackling the shame around having standards in Christian dating—and giving you a biblical framework to know which standards to hold firm and which ones might be holding you back.IN THIS EPISODE: - Why God is picky (and you should be too) - The 3-Tier Framework: Non-Negotiables, Wise Deal-Breakers, and Preferences - How to tell if you're being discerning or just difficult - The spiritual maturity question: Is he/she mature enough? - When "pickiness" becomes a prison of your own making KEY QUOTES: "Shared faith is the floor—not the ceiling. It's the foundation you build upon, not the finished house." "When people can't meet a standard, they will often attack the standard and try to tear it down." "Don't reject prime real estate over the paint color." KEY TAKEAWAY: If you're holding firm on biblical foundations and practical compatibility, you're not picky—you're discerning. But if superficial preferences are vetoing godly candidates, it's time to right-size your standards. VERSES REFERENCED: - Proverbs 4:23 - Guard your heart - The entire biblical narrative of God's standardsSubscribe to The Equally Yoked Newsletter : https://www.theequallyyoked.comContact us : https://matrimonystation.in

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