What does the Bible say about dating and courting?
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The Bible does not prescribe a modern method of dating or courting, but it calls believers to pursue marriage and relationships with holiness, wisdom, self-control, and a desire to glorify God. Second Timothy 2:22 urges Christians to flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness with godly companions. First Corinthians 6:18 teaches sexual purity, while 1 Corinthians 10:31 directs every choice toward God’s glory. Believers should guard their hearts, since Jeremiah 17:9 warns of sin’s deceitfulness, and choose close relationships carefully, as 1 Corinthians 15:33 observes that bad company corrupts good character. Modesty, mutual honor, prayer, counsel, and submission to Christ should shape any courtship.
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- 2 Timothy 2:22 11 votes
Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- 1 Corinthians 6:18 9 votes
Flee sexual immorality! “Every sin that a man does is outside the body,” but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31 8 votes
Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- 1 Timothy 2:9 8 votes
In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,
- 1 Corinthians 15:33 8 votes
Don’t be deceived! “Evil companionships corrupt good morals.”
- Jeremiah 17:9 6 votes
The heart is deceitful above all things and it is exceedingly corrupt. Who can know it?
- Hebrews 10:26 6 votes
For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more a sacrifice for sins,
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