What does the Bible say about dating courting?
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The Bible teaches that dating and courtship should honor God by pursuing purity, wisdom, faithful companionship, and marriage rather than selfish desire. Genesis 2:24 and Matthew 19:5 present marriage as a covenant union of one man and one woman, so romantic relationships should be approached with seriousness and hope for godly commitment. Believers are called to flee sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18; 2 Timothy 2:22), guard their hearts (Proverbs 4:23), and seek relationships that strengthen rather than weaken faith (1 Corinthians 15:33). Christians should not be unequally yoked with unbelief (2 Corinthians 6:14-15), but aim in all things, including romance, to glorify God (1 Corinthians 10:31).
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- 1 Corinthians 6:18
Flee sexual immorality! "Every sin that a man does is outside the body," but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.
- 2 Timothy 2:22
Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- Genesis 2:24
Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh.
- 1 Corinthians 15:33
Don't be deceived! "Evil companionships corrupt good morals."
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- Matthew 19:5
and said, 'For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall join to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh?'
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-15
[14] Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness? [15] What agreement has Christ with Belial? Or what portion has a believer with an unbeliever?
- Proverbs 4:23
Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it is the wellspring of life.
- 2 Corinthians 6:14
Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?
- 1 Timothy 2:9
In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;
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