Saturday, September 12, 2009
Upcoming Youth Events
Sept. 15th – S.O.S.M. Outreach (G.R.O.W.)
Oct. 17th – Student Fellowship
Oct. 20th – S.O.S.M. Outreach (G.R.O.W.)
Oct. 31st – (AM) Student Service project
Nov. 6th – 7th – S.O.S.M. Cold Springs Retreat.
Nov. 17th – S.O.S.M. Outreach (G.R.O.W.)
Dec. 12th – Progressive DinnerDec. 15th – S.O.S.M. Outreach (G.R.O.W.)
Sept. 15th – S.O.S.M. Outreach (G.R.O.W.)
Oct. 17th – Student Fellowship
Oct. 20th – S.O.S.M. Outreach (G.R.O.W.)
Oct. 31st – (AM) Student Service project
Nov. 6th – 7th – S.O.S.M. Cold Springs Retreat.
Nov. 17th – S.O.S.M. Outreach (G.R.O.W.)
Dec. 12th – Progressive DinnerDec. 15th – S.O.S.M. Outreach (G.R.O.W.)
What does the Bible say about Dating?
God states in His word –For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
Young Men and Young Women should avoid the Dating Spirit
Regardless of the definition of dating, what is more important is the spirit behind it. A dating spirit causes young men and women to be more interested in pleasure than purpose.
They are looking for an emotional thrill on their own terms rather than God’s terms. The dating spirit seeks to please self rather than to please God.
If a young man or young woman engage in the dating spirit, they will suffer from hearts wounded by emotional scars, bitterness, insecurity and often times seared by impurity. You will develop an appetite for change, variety, comparisons and have a past with emotional bondage.
A lady of honor or a man of valor would be wise to follow a pattern of protection when entering relationships with members of the opposite sex.
These follow levels of commitment
1. Courtship
2. Dating
3. Marriage
The 3 most important decisions a young person will make in their life that will impact their life for ever are:
1. Choosing Jesus as savior and Lord of your life
2. Choosing your life-long mate in marriage
3. Choosing your life-long ministry
Those 3 choices will affect your whole life for good or bad. The choices you make now affect your entire future.
When a young lady of honor chooses to date, she doesn’t follow worldly standards: “He’s cute”, but She has high standards based upon biblical requirements for a man.
Questions a young lady should consider before dating a young man
Does he demonstrate that he is a prayer warrior – he loves to pray (Philippians 4:6)
Does he have a consistent habit of being in scripture and have a teachable spirit to learn how to live his life according to scripture (1 Peter 2:2)
Does he consistently demonstrate the fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5)
You must devote yourself to the man you marry. Can you joyfully submit and respect him? (Ephesians 5:33)
While he may not know exactly what he is going to do, he has a general understanding of how he can best serve God, and as his co-laborer in marriage, his views are compatible with mine on how to be a kingdom builder for God (Colossians 3:23)
Does he love God with all of his heart, soul and mind? (Matthew 22:37-39) This is the greatest commandment in the Bible
Does he show that he will be able to love me as Christ loved the church and give his life away for me? Does he always show respect and honor towards me? (Ephesians 5:25, 1 Peter 3:7)
Does he have an honoring attitude towards all women in general (Philippians 2:3)
Does he show that he is a leader and not a follower, and doesn’t mind speaking boldly for what is right (Hebrews 13:6)
Does he demonstrate moral courage and convictions regarding the culture and world events (II Corinthians 10:4,5)
Does he hang out with wise friends and have an older mentor and limits any associations with lesser men (Psalm 1:1,2, Proverbs 13:20)
While he is not perfect, no one can find fault with his character, and it is obvious to others that his behavior represents the way of God (Titus 2:6-8)
Does he have a teachable spirit and humility. Avoid know-it-alls (James 4:6,10)
Does he have a Biblical vision for his family and understands his choices will effect the family for centuries into the future (Exodus 20:5,6)
Is he always respectful of my family (Ephesians 6:2)
Does he respect God-given authority (1 Peter 5:5)
Is he a good steward of all that God gives him? He is not materialistic, but wisely uses his time, money and gifts and abilities from God (1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Matthew 25:14-29)
Is he aware of his faults and weak areas and is working to attain victory over them with Christ. (James 4:6,10)
Questions a young man would consider before dating a young lady
Does she have a heart for the things of God? A Godly heart will make a good wife. A Godly woman is priceless (Proverbs 31:10)
Does she flirt with boys? Then she already knows how to manipulate men with her beauty. Avoid this girl (Proverbs 6:25)
Does she already know how to manipulate guys with her mouth? A manipulator does not make a good wife. (Proverbs 7:21)
Does she show a tendency to want to be the dominate one in the relationship? A man should never give away his role as head of the home to the woman. (Ephesians 5:23)
Does she love God with all her heart, soul and mind? (Matthew 22:37-39) This is the greatest commandment in the Bible
Does she have a gentle spirit? (1 Peter 3:3,4) A female with a gentle spirit is a great ornament in the eyes of God. Avoid loud and proud.
Does she show a desire in the future to be a family first woman? Does she want to be a husband lover and child lover? (Titus 2:4,5)
Does she have a tendency to nag or explode in anger? (Proverbs 21:9,19)
Does she demonstrate a prayer warrior ability? Never underestimate the value of a praying mom for your future children. (Philippians 4:6, 1 Thess. 5:17)
Does she demonstrate a habit of studying the word and having a teachable spirit ? (1 Peter 2:2, Psalm 119:11)
Does she already demonstrate bearing the fruits of the spirit? (Galatians 5:22)
Does she show a submissive, respectful spirit towards you and the things you do? This is her role as your wife. (Ephesians 5:22,23)
Would she follow your Godly decisions as a wife? (Ephesians 5:23,24)
Does her appearance reflect holiness or worldliness? (1 Timothy 2:9)
Do you think when you are married, she has the ability to leave her mother and father and look to you as her main source of emotional support? (Ephesians 5:31)
Do other people respect her Christian walk and her example as a believer?(1 Timothy 4:12)
Is she content or does she always need more? (Philippians 4:11, Hebrews 13:5, Psalm 23:1)
Is she ruled by emotions or the Spirit? Is she needy? (1 Peter 5:8, Romans 8:5,13,14)
Young Men and Young Women should avoid the Dating Spirit
Regardless of the definition of dating, what is more important is the spirit behind it. A dating spirit causes young men and women to be more interested in pleasure than purpose.
They are looking for an emotional thrill on their own terms rather than God’s terms. The dating spirit seeks to please self rather than to please God.
If a young man or young woman engage in the dating spirit, they will suffer from hearts wounded by emotional scars, bitterness, insecurity and often times seared by impurity. You will develop an appetite for change, variety, comparisons and have a past with emotional bondage.
A lady of honor or a man of valor would be wise to follow a pattern of protection when entering relationships with members of the opposite sex.
These follow levels of commitment
1. Courtship
2. Dating
3. Marriage
The 3 most important decisions a young person will make in their life that will impact their life for ever are:
1. Choosing Jesus as savior and Lord of your life
2. Choosing your life-long mate in marriage
3. Choosing your life-long ministry
Those 3 choices will affect your whole life for good or bad. The choices you make now affect your entire future.
When a young lady of honor chooses to date, she doesn’t follow worldly standards: “He’s cute”, but She has high standards based upon biblical requirements for a man.
Questions a young lady should consider before dating a young man
Does he demonstrate that he is a prayer warrior – he loves to pray (Philippians 4:6)
Does he have a consistent habit of being in scripture and have a teachable spirit to learn how to live his life according to scripture (1 Peter 2:2)
Does he consistently demonstrate the fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5)
You must devote yourself to the man you marry. Can you joyfully submit and respect him? (Ephesians 5:33)
While he may not know exactly what he is going to do, he has a general understanding of how he can best serve God, and as his co-laborer in marriage, his views are compatible with mine on how to be a kingdom builder for God (Colossians 3:23)
Does he love God with all of his heart, soul and mind? (Matthew 22:37-39) This is the greatest commandment in the Bible
Does he show that he will be able to love me as Christ loved the church and give his life away for me? Does he always show respect and honor towards me? (Ephesians 5:25, 1 Peter 3:7)
Does he have an honoring attitude towards all women in general (Philippians 2:3)
Does he show that he is a leader and not a follower, and doesn’t mind speaking boldly for what is right (Hebrews 13:6)
Does he demonstrate moral courage and convictions regarding the culture and world events (II Corinthians 10:4,5)
Does he hang out with wise friends and have an older mentor and limits any associations with lesser men (Psalm 1:1,2, Proverbs 13:20)
While he is not perfect, no one can find fault with his character, and it is obvious to others that his behavior represents the way of God (Titus 2:6-8)
Does he have a teachable spirit and humility. Avoid know-it-alls (James 4:6,10)
Does he have a Biblical vision for his family and understands his choices will effect the family for centuries into the future (Exodus 20:5,6)
Is he always respectful of my family (Ephesians 6:2)
Does he respect God-given authority (1 Peter 5:5)
Is he a good steward of all that God gives him? He is not materialistic, but wisely uses his time, money and gifts and abilities from God (1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Matthew 25:14-29)
Is he aware of his faults and weak areas and is working to attain victory over them with Christ. (James 4:6,10)
Questions a young man would consider before dating a young lady
Does she have a heart for the things of God? A Godly heart will make a good wife. A Godly woman is priceless (Proverbs 31:10)
Does she flirt with boys? Then she already knows how to manipulate men with her beauty. Avoid this girl (Proverbs 6:25)
Does she already know how to manipulate guys with her mouth? A manipulator does not make a good wife. (Proverbs 7:21)
Does she show a tendency to want to be the dominate one in the relationship? A man should never give away his role as head of the home to the woman. (Ephesians 5:23)
Does she love God with all her heart, soul and mind? (Matthew 22:37-39) This is the greatest commandment in the Bible
Does she have a gentle spirit? (1 Peter 3:3,4) A female with a gentle spirit is a great ornament in the eyes of God. Avoid loud and proud.
Does she show a desire in the future to be a family first woman? Does she want to be a husband lover and child lover? (Titus 2:4,5)
Does she have a tendency to nag or explode in anger? (Proverbs 21:9,19)
Does she demonstrate a prayer warrior ability? Never underestimate the value of a praying mom for your future children. (Philippians 4:6, 1 Thess. 5:17)
Does she demonstrate a habit of studying the word and having a teachable spirit ? (1 Peter 2:2, Psalm 119:11)
Does she already demonstrate bearing the fruits of the spirit? (Galatians 5:22)
Does she show a submissive, respectful spirit towards you and the things you do? This is her role as your wife. (Ephesians 5:22,23)
Would she follow your Godly decisions as a wife? (Ephesians 5:23,24)
Does her appearance reflect holiness or worldliness? (1 Timothy 2:9)
Do you think when you are married, she has the ability to leave her mother and father and look to you as her main source of emotional support? (Ephesians 5:31)
Do other people respect her Christian walk and her example as a believer?(1 Timothy 4:12)
Is she content or does she always need more? (Philippians 4:11, Hebrews 13:5, Psalm 23:1)
Is she ruled by emotions or the Spirit? Is she needy? (1 Peter 5:8, Romans 8:5,13,14)
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