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Beautiful Resistance: Dating - Adam & Vanessa Bright - 11/17/2021

Episode Summary

We are continuing our Culture Series for the Fall Semester called Beautiful Resistance. This week we will be looking at Dating!

Episode Notes

We are continuing our Culture Series for the Fall Semester called Beautiful Resistance. This week we will be looking at Dating!

Main Points: 

Dating: Vanessa

Text: Song of Solomon 2:7; Psalm 16:8; 2 Tim 1:6

  1. Don’t wake love up too soon
    1. Image of an Out of control fire.
  2.  Set your eyes on Jesus 

Practical application:

Dating: Adam

Text: Jeremiah 17:9 - The heart is deceitful; 1 Corinthians 7:7, 35 

  1. Singleness is a gift
  2. A need for Appropriate behavior

You should only date if:

  1. You are a Christian - Your relationship with Jesus needs to be good.
  2. Dealt with hurts - Master forgiveness (Billy Graham - “What makes a great marriage? Two great forgivers.”)
  3. Deal with toxic habits - Eating disorders, Lying, Addictions
  4. Check your patterns - Who are you attracted to? 
  5. Check Your priorities - 
    1. If your priorities are any of the following, you are not ready for dating… 
      1. Hot, Funny, has a lot of money, athletic,...
    2.  If your priorities are the following, you MIGHT be ready for dating… 
      1. Lover of Jesus, Connected to their local church, Humble, Strong character, have a high value for marriage
  6. Check your people - Do you have people around you who can hold you accountable?