Recently, my Christian friends encountered some relationship problems. I went to do some reading and research and came across a few articles. Here is one of them:
1. Christian relationships depend on good communication. Keep lines of communication open. If you date somebody who you cannot see on a consistent basis, it is important to talk at least once a day, preferably via telephone. Only through regular communication can a relationship be sustained and blossom.
2. Voice your expectations on a consistent basis. When it comes to Christian dating, women and men alike should be sure that their partner knows what they are expecting out of a relationship. If, for example, you want a relationship that leads to marriage, that should be made clear as soon as feasible.
3. Maintain purity during visits. Christian dating relationships can be ruined if there is physical intimacy before matrimony, and premarital sexual relations are forbidden in Scripture. Have an accountability partner and never stay in the same room on visits.
4. Honesty is important in Christian dating relationships. Do not lead the other person on. Christians dating one another should break it off immediately if both know that the relationship will not end in marriage. There is no point to courtship if matrimony is not the intended end.
5. Seek counsel from Christian friends and family members. Talk regularly about your relationship with other mature believers and be honest. They can help you see if you are headed down the wrong track with another person.
6. Pray and study together. Christian dating relationships should be marked by the disciplines of prayer and study. Pray for each other and the relationship. Study the Bible with each other so that you might discern God's leading.
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