In part 5 of Pastor Hamilton’s Family Series, his perspective is that many issues in our marriages stems back to when we were dating. How many of us have dated someone that had all the benefits of a marital relationship? Have you ever put God to the side while picking a mate? We pick the man/woman we date on our own, we marry on our own, but once we get them home we want God to step in and take it from there. How do we get out of dating foolishly? Dating foolishly is simply leaving God out of your relationship.
First we have to “Accept being different.” As Christian, we must accept that we are different than those of the world. If we try to fit in and do things like everyone else in the world, the consequence could be painful or something we could live to regret. Therefore, it demonstrates that we are not careful or wise while dating. We need to be careful how we walk. (Phil 4:7) And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Don’t give your heart to everybody.
How are we to date differently from the world? By developing a platonic friendship. By allowing God to cure you of your loneliness. Do you know how to be happy with Jesus by yourself? Also, try to become a person who learns how to guard your heart. Prov. 4:23; Practice emotional abstinence; Have a covering, someone who holds you accountable for your actions. For example have a woman cover a woman and a man cover a man as they walk through their relationship. This will help you be careful how you walk. Before you got saved you chased sin now that you are saved, sin chases you.
Because we are living in evil times, we must make the most of our time. (Eph. v.16.) Ask yourself a question while dating. How does this date fit into where God is leading you? “Avoid being a drifter Buy your time back by your choices. You may not always have time. The will of God should come first in your life. You may not always have time to get around to doing what God wants you to do. If you start to drift, you may not have the opportunity to get back on track. Ask yourself while dating if this relationship is driving you to God or is it drawing you away from God.
As Christians were are to seek God to have an understanding of our Father’s will for our lives. We are to submit to the will of God so that when we go before our father in heaven, we will hear those words, “well done good and faithful servant, come on up a little higher” Matt 25:23 Aim for a “well done” Be faithful in your dating. If no one sees how you are dating, please remember that God sees and knows all things. You need to stop being a foolish dater. Stay faithful and the Lord will reward you. You must make up your mind not be anyone’s fool. Again…Do not date foolishly!!!
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