We are continuing our Culture Series for the Fall Semester called Beautiful Resistance. This week we will be looking at Dating!

Main Points: 

Dating: Vanessa

Text: Song of Solomon 2:7; Psalm 16:8; 2 Tim 1:6

1. Don’t wake love up too soon
   1. Image of an Out of control fire.
2.  Set your eyes on Jesus 

Practical application:

• What you feed always grows

Dating: Adam

Text: Jeremiah 17:9 - The heart is deceitful; 1 Corinthians 7:7, 35 

1. Singleness is a gift
2. A need for Appropriate behavior

You should only date if:

1. You are a Christian - Your relationship with Jesus needs to be good.
2. Dealt with hurts - Master forgiveness (Billy Graham - “What makes a great marriage? Two great forgivers.”)
3. Deal with toxic habits - Eating disorders, Lying, Addictions
4. Check your patterns - Who are you attracted to? 
5. Check Your priorities - 
   1. If your priorities are any of the following, you are not ready for dating… 
      1. Hot, Funny, has a lot of money, athletic,...
   2.  If your priorities are the following, you MIGHT be ready for dating… 
      1. Lover of Jesus, Connected to their local church, Humble, Strong character, have a high value for marriage
6. Check your people - Do you have people around you who can hold you accountable?